Another convincing win from title favourites Spencer Park as they easily defeat North Albany in round seven

Spencer Park moved 12 points clear on top of the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association men’s A-grade standings with a dominant victory over North Albany in round seven on Saturday. The unstoppable Park are yet to lose a game this year and were at their relentless best against Redbacks, as sparkling duo Charlie Hudson and Brock Keymer steered their side to a 5-1 triumph. The victory handed Park a seventh straight win to start the 2022 campaign, showing why they are hot favourites to win the title. Keymer netted two goals, while Nathan Crosby and Brodie Sarre also chipped in with a goal apiece to guide their team to a comprehensive victory. Hamish Wilkes scored a consolation goal in the second half but it was not enough to spark a comeback for second-placed Redbacks. Hudson was outstanding for the winners and ably supported by Keymer and Tim Yap. Simon Philpott, Kaden Patterson and Robert Stan-Bishop all toiled hard for Redbacks in their fourth loss of the season. Meanwhile, a Mitchell Bradbury brace was enough for Manypeaks to walk away with a point against Vikings in the other men’s A-grade game on Saturday. Bradbury scored twice for his side while Vikings found the back of the net via Dan Beech and Andrew McKay as the game ended in a two-all draw. It was the first draw of the season but Vikings are still at the foot of the table, three points adrift of the third-placed Peaks. Beech was among the Vikings’ best in the draw alongside Niven Brown and McKay. Peaks star Tim Metcalfe was his sides best contributor while his brother Chris Metcalfe and youngster Taylor Pocock also had plenty of impact. There were no women’s A-grade games played due to the annual country championships in Perth.