VFL

Footscray have closed the season with a second triple-figure win in as many games after a 116-point avalanche against GWS at Blacktown on Saturday afternoon ...

Jordon Sweet won the hit-out battle with 29 hit-outs and a goal, while a raft of contributors in each third of the ground helped the ‘Scray to finish the season on a high. Around the ground, Footscray was +171 in disposals, +59 in marks, +40 with inside 50s, and +31 in scoring shots. Schache’s final three quarters were simply elite as he ended with seven goals, 24 disposals, and nine marks, proving to be a versatile option as a pinch-hitting ruck with his abilities around the ground. It was simply an avalanche in the third quarter, with two goals coming inside the first two minutes, and a further six making it a 96-point difference heading into the final term. He looked dangerous close and far from goal, as Schache spent more time in the ruck with the absence of Stef Martin, hurting the Giants with his mobility and aerial prowess. The tag team of Josh Schache and Mitch Hannan started to cause headaches, with the latter creating a different dynamic as a second marking option having been swung around since his return.