Dampier Sharks down South Hedland Swans to advance to grand final

Twin four goal hauls from Dampiers’ Layton Cooper and Lance Jungine have powered the Sharks through to the grand final after they defeated South Hedland by seven points. Dampier took on South Hedland Swans at Millars Well Oval on Saturday and got off to a fast start in the preliminary final to lead by seven points at the first break. Swans responded in the second term with four goals to reclaim the lead at half time. An arm wrestle of a third term saw both sides battle for control of the game with Swans able to hold a slender two point lead at the final break. The Sharks were able to find another gear in the final term, kicking 3.5 to Swans 2.2 to run home with the victory. In the end Dampier Sharks defeated South Hedland Swans 11.8 (74) to 10.7 (67). On top of Cooper and Jungine’s four goal hauls, Taj Marshall booted two goals and Bobby Mosquito kicked one goal. Swans’ Kyron William Dhu kicked three goals for his side, while Tyrone Binsaadm, Trevor Dhu and Christopher Dann booted two goals each. Dampier will go up against last years premiers Karratha Kats in next weeks grand final.