SUPERB SHARKS FEAST ON PIES

DODGES Ferry feels it may have unlocked the key to help it compete with the SFL’s powerhouses come finals time.

After a tight first quarter, the Sharks were able to feast on Claremont at Shark Park turning a four-point lead at the first break into a 81-point victory, 20.12 (132) to 8.3 (51)

In skipper Campbell Hooker, the Sharks have arguably the SFL’s most lethal key forward, with last year’s Colin Smith Medal as the league’s leading goal kicker to back up their argument.

But co-coach David Hunt said to be a contender, Dodges Ferry had to find more support for its captain – and that’s where the win over the struggling Magpies could provide a template for future success.

While Hooker was held to just two majors, Jack Dolliver, the son of co-coach Brent Dolliver, booted six goals in a best afield display, while Daniel Reimers booted five with the Sharks having nine goal kickers in the big win.

“We need to create more avenues to goal which we’ve been craving for if we are being honest,” Hunt said.

“We want Cam kicking goals, but it is that spread in the front half that is going to help us compete against the better teams.”

Hunt was most impressed with Dolliver, who was vice-captain of the SFL’s successful under-18 representative team the previous Saturday.

“For him to come back with a bit of confidence and kick six in a senior game as an 18-year-old in just his second year of senior footy was unreal,” he said.

“He’s a bit of a rangy kid, he’s a good basketballer.

“He was in the air and on the ground, he was kicking them either way.

“He’s got that nice balance to his game, he just doesn’t rely on his marking.”

The Sharks remain in third spot and face the fourth-placed Huonville Lions at Huonville next round in a clash that could decide which team secures a top-three spot and the double chance.

Lindisfarne continued its undefeated run with a 58-point win over Sorell, with Josh Green kicking five goals.

Cygnet had a 52-point victory New Norfolk.

And Brighton recorded its fourth win of the year with a 17-point margin over Hobart.