AFTER flying somewhat under the radar the past month, Kalkee has made a huge statement in the Horsham District league with an 85-point win against the Baggies.
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Coming into the game Kalkee was third playing the fourth-placed Swifts in what shaped up to be a close contest.
Swifts could not make any inroads in the first half, managing just three behinds to trail by 62 points at the main break.
It was a different story for Kalkee, who scored 9.11 (65) in a first half that put the game’s result beyond doubt.
Jayden Kuhne was prolific for the Kees, kicking seven majors while veteran Steve Schultz popped up for three goals.
Despite an improved second half, the Baggies could not stop Kalkee.
Swifts kicked six majors in the second half, while Kalkee went from strength to strength, kicking another nine second-half goals.
...we won’t shy away from a performance like that
- Swifts coach Scott Carey
Swifts coach Scott Carey said it was a disappointing game.
“They blew us away in the first quarter and then we struggled to get back into the game after that,” he said.
“They were well-structured and their intensity was a bit higher than ours. The guys didn’t have the desire for the ball in that first half.
“They kicked some pretty good goals and were just up and about.”
Carey said he wouldn’t be letting his side forget about this game any time soon.
“We won’t push this aside – obviously it’s something we need to work on,” he said.
“We will review the first half especially and look to improve, we won’t shy away from a performance like that.”
Big forward Ben Martin booted three goals for the Baggies in his return from injury, with Andrew Cameron, Zac Armer, Daniel Parkin and Damon Folkes all booting one-goal each.
Midfielder Ben Taylor was the best for Swifts in the loss.
