Diorites turn it on in second half in GFL colts

Mines Rovers grabbed a percentage lead in the Goldfields Football League’s colts standings after beating Kalgoorlie 11.8 (74) to 7.5 (47) in last weekend’s round three action.

Kalgoorlie fought back from a quarter-time deficit to kick three second-term goals that levelled the scores.

But the Diorites took charge after the main break, adding three goals in each of the remaining two quarters.

Harry Gouge, Marcellus Bonney and Blake Bawdon each booted two goals for the winners, as did Jude Meyers and Brock Deinobili for Kalgoorlie.

Railways brushed aside Kambalda in the other clash, 23.13 (151) to 2.1 (13), on the back of Daniel De Been’s seven goals and four from Lee Poyner.

Mines Rovers and Railways now both have two wins but the Diorites boast a superior percentage of 229.85, compared to the red-and-blacks’ 225.64.

In the reserves, Steven Ford and Lewis Johns bagged two goals in Mines Rovers’ win over Kalgoorlie, 12.9 (81) to 6.4 (40).

The Diorites were in control throughout, leading by 27 points at the first change before producing a six-goal second half.

Kalgoorlie were held to two goals after half-time, with Kiall Aitken the side’s leading forward with three majors.

Railways produced a four-goal last term to beat Kambalda 7.9 (51) to 4.1 (25) in the other match played in the grade.

Kambalda headed for home with a two-point lead but were held scoreless.

Mines Rovers lead the standings with two wins and a big percentage of 432.