Drysdale has leapfrogged into second place on the BFNL ladder after beating Newcomb by 43 points on Saturday at Grinter Reserve, but it might be short lived as they come up against the unbeaten Torquay this weekend.
Play went with the wind, with only one point in it at the first change, then Drysdale kicked five goals to Newcomb’s two points in the second term.
The play reversed in the third quarter, with the Power kicking four goals to the Hawks’ two points.
Drysdale ran away with the game in the final term, kicking six goals to Newcomb’s one, finishing on (12.17) 89 to (6.10) 46.
Barwon Heads slipped from second to third after losing by four points to Anglesea after a nail-biting finish.
After trailing for the whole match, the Seagulls stormed into the fourth quarter, kicking six goals to the Roos’ three, but fell short with the final score 14.7 (91) to 14.11 (95).
Torquay continued its dominant form, beating Geelong Amateurs by 70 points (15.18) 108 to (5.8) 38 at McCartney Oval.
The Tigers are assured of the minor premiership, with only two rounds left before the finals.
