Magpies find form

Busselton made it three wins in a row on Saturday after defeating last year’s grand finalists Eaton Boomers by 33 points at Glen Huon Reserve. The Magpies’ second away win of the season has put them in third spot on the ladder ahead of Saturday’s home clash against winless South Bunbury. Busselton led from the first bounce as their young and talented on ball brigade started well with Mitchell Tenardi, Jackson East and Connor De Campo finding plenty of the footy. Despite their dominance around the ground, the Magpies left the door ajar for the Boomers at half-time, after kicking an inaccurate 2.6 in the second term. But it turned into the Mitchell Howlett show in the second half, with the young forward kicking five classy goals to break the game open. For the Boomers, Jarrod Humphries kicked two goals despite labouring slightly with a knee injury, while Jordan Falco and Josh Bowe worked hard for their possessions in the middle. The battle was always going to be won in the midfield with both sides boasting plenty of engine room depth, but it was Busselton who were harder at the contest in the wet conditions. It was a stellar return for former Boomer Ethan Maguire, who kicked two goals in a best on ground performance for the Pies, continuing his rich vein of form. After struggling with their field kicking in round one Busselton have rapidly developed their disposal efficiency and looked the silkier team hurting the Boomers on turnover and running hard to provide an option for their teammates. Magpies coach David Lewis hailed the “coming of age” performance from his young team post-game.