Krista Schade
12 August 2025, 8:00 PM
West Wyalong Mallee Chicks have continued their strong run of form with a dominating win over the Hay Magpies league tag side at Ron Crowe Oval on Sunday. The victory stamps the Mallee Chicks' as a real contender in the Group 20 competition.
Despite Hay scoring first, the match was a masterclass in attack from the Mallee Chicks, playing out a 58 to 4 victory. Ultimately, the Mallee Chicks' attacking prowess ultimately proved too much.
Try scorers for the winning West Wyalong side included doubles from Caitlin Kelly, Ava Lemon and Olivia Downey, with Janae Downey, Bree Franklin, and Kady Amarandt also finding their way across the line.
Bree Franklin kicked nine of the ten conversion goals to rack up an outstanding 22 personal points.
The victory showcased the Mallee Chicks' consistently strong season. They came into this game after a string of impressive wins, placing them firmly in the top two of the Group 20 league tag ladder, with three rounds of the regular season left to play.
This weekend the Mallee Chicks meet TLU Sharks lakeside at Lake Cargelligo, and will be feeling understandably confident as they head into round 16.
Group 20 League Tag Ladder (as of Round 15)
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