The Bays kicked to the southern end in the first quarter, which was favoured by a five goal breeze, but it was Centrals who did all the early attacking.

They were faster to the ball, kept the ball low and usually found a team-mate with accurate disposals.

Centrals scored three behinds before breaking through for their first goal at the five minute mark.

They scored another two goals and led by 3-5 to 0-4 at the first change.

The Bays four behinds was a dismal performance and the game was virtually over at quarter time.

The second quarter saw Central using the strong breeze to full advantage by attacking relentlessly.

They scored 4-5 whilst the Bays were restricted to 0-1.

Centrals deserved their 47 point half-time lead, because they were by far the better team.

The Bays had the use of the breeze again in the third term and they kicked their first goal for the game.

However, Centrals went one better than their effort in the first quarter by scoring four goals without a miss into the strong breeze and they had a massive 61 point lead at the final change.

Centrals scored 4-6 in the final term and the Bays succeeded in kicking a goal into the breeze.

The final margin was a true indication of the difference between the two teams.

Centrals were by far the better team and on this performance it is difficult to see why it has taken them so long to win a game.

They won’t make the finals, but they now have a good chance of avoiding the dreaded wooden spoon.

The Bays were most disappointing.

They started the season with two good wins against North and Central, but have now lost the plot.

They have several very good players in their team, but they must do some judicious recruiting if they are to be competitive next year.

They turn the ball over far too easily and if they are going to avoid finishing bottom this year, they will need to lift their game very quickly.

Richie Burton was Central’s best player and also best on the ground.

He picked up kicks all over the ground and used the ball very well.

Peter Carter and Michael Geddes also played well, as did Daniel Smedley and Shane Brown, who kicked four goals.

Anthony Malcolm was the Bay’s best, closely followed by Lee Ringland, while Nathan Bone and Anthony How were the best of the rest.