AVENEL delivered a powerhouse performance on the weekend, dismantling Merrigum by a staggering 142 points in a one-sided affair that saw their forward line dominate and their midfield dictate from the opening bounce.

The final score read Avenel 28.23.191 to Merrigum 7.7.49, with a host of standout performers across the ground.

Leading the charge up forward was Alex Crnko with a haul of nine goals, followed closely by Nicholas Goodwin (seven), Nathan Woods (four), and Lachlan Webster (two), as Avenel piled on the scoreboard pressure.

Coach Josh Delaney, returning to the side after a stint on the sidelines with injury, praised the team’s cohesive effort and the spark shown by both returning and in-form players.

“We had a disappointing game last week which gave us a few answers for ourselves,” Delaney said post-match.

“We are slowly getting some players back from injuries, myself and Josh Carrafa both returning; our side is slowly getting stronger.”

Delaney was particularly pleased with the synergy displayed by the forward group.

“I was very pleased with our forward line of Crnko, Goody, Woods, Webster doing what they do best, hitting the scoreboard hard and playing like a group,” he said.

“Our midfielders giving them first use all day was a beauty to watch from where I was standing.”

Avenel’s engine room, led by Jack Myers, Braydon Hardstaff, and Jack Carroll, provided clean delivery and relentless pressure, setting the tone for the big win.

“Overall team performance, from a coach’s perspective, was really pleasing,” Delaney said.

The win puts Avenel back on track and brimming with confidence as key players return and form continues to build.

BEST PLAYERS: Alex Crnko, Nicholas Goodwin, Nathan Woods, Jack Myers, Braydon Hardstaff, Jack Carroll