Egan, Blues come away with much-needed win over Saints

By Zac Standish

Feb 22, 2022

Catch me if you can: Carlton's Grace Egan was a standout in the victory over St Kilda. Photo by AAP

Shepparton’s Grace Egan finally got to sing the song in 2022, starring for Carlton in its dominant 7.6 (48) to 0.2 (2) win over St Kilda at Ikon Park.

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Taking her customary position on the wing, Egan was a constant presence on the outside of the contest for the Blues, consistently providing an option for her team and running hard throughout the four quarters.

Registering 16 disposals, two marks, two tackles and two clearances, coach Daniel Harford would love having his star wing back in the line-up as she continues to build after suffering broken ribs and a punctured lung in the season opener.

Currently sitting in 10th spot and two wins out of the coveted top six, Carlton simply must keep winning to keep its season alive, with the form of Egan set to be pivotal to a late charge towards finals action.

The Western Bulldogs continued their hot form with a gritty 12-point win over Geelong at Whitten Oval.

Mansfield’s Bonnie Toogood was once again the standout for the Dogs, kicking 2.1 in a dominant performance up forward.

One of the form players of the competition at the moment, Toogood continued on from her wonderful showing against Adelaide with a near complete game against the Cats.

Pushing up the ground hard, she made her presence felt with 15 disposals and seven marks, always providing a solid contest for her team.

She was also the only Bulldog to have a successful day in front of the sticks, with her teammates combining for a dismal 1.9 in a return that nearly cost them the game.

Benalla’s Becky Webster was her usual prolific self through the midfield for the Cats, racking up 22 disposals in a standout performance for the visitors.

Doing her best work inside the contest, she also laid another five tackles and came away with three clearances as she did all she could to turn the game in Geelong’s favour.

Kyabram’s Julia Crockett-Grills was a tackling machine up forward for the Cats, registering a staggering 10 in a performance that would have without doubt buoyed the coaching staff.

While she was a constant thorn in the Dogs defenders’ side, she struggled to find the ball picking up five disposals and was unable to hit the scoreboard.

It was unfortunate news for Shepparton United’s Aurora Smith, with scans confirming the knee injury she suffered in the first quarter of her debut against Adelaide was a ruptured ACL, ruling her out for the rest of the season.