Dampier Sharks remain on top of NPFL ladder after commanding victory over the Wickham Wolves

The Dampier Sharks remain at the top of the North Pilbara Football League ladder after round 14 at the weekend, with just one more round before the finals. The Dampier Sharks claimed a decisive victory over the Wickham Wolves on Wickham Town Oval on Saturday night. The Wolves jumped to the lead in the first term with four goals, while the Sharks failed to make several opportunities count, kicking just two goals, 4.1 (25) to 2.2 (14). But the Sharks struck back in the second, kicking three back-to-back goals to open the term, then kicked another two to take the lead, 7.3 (45) to 6.3 (39). After the half-time break the Wolves clawed their way back up the scoreboard, closing the margin to just two points heading into the final term, 10.5 (65) to 9.9 (63). The Sharks pulled out all the stops in the final term, going on to kick a massive six goals while the Wolves only managed three, resulting in a commanding victory for the Dampier side, 16.6 (102) to 12.9 (81). The Sharks’ Aaron Victor led the scoring with an impressive six goals. Port Hedland Rovers defeated the South Hedland Swans on Kevin Scott Oval on Friday night, 86 to 37. The Karratha Falcons defeated the Karratha Kats on Kevin Richards Oval on Saturday night, 11.6 (72) to 9.9 (63).