ONE WAY to impress your new teammates and supporters is to kick a goal with your first disposal. 
Wedderburn recruit Tony Zelencich managed to do that a handy four times in the Redbacks’ outing against St Arnaud in the opening round of the North Central league season.
Although Zelencich, who kicked 118 goals for Carisbrook last year, didn’t manage another goal for the day, his four early majors contributed to a big win for Wedderburn, who prevailed 20.7 (127) to 6.2 (38).
A quick start saw the Redbacks lead by 38 points at the first change, and they won every quarter, finishing off with five goals to none in the final term to stamp their authority on the contest.
Oscar Holt, returning after two years on the sidelines with injury, was the good news story, also kicking four goals as part of a strong team performance.
New playing coach Tim Metherell controlled proceedings from the half-back line, and Jordan Hargreaves worked hard in the ruck, feeding the midfield contingent of Joe Lockhart, Corey Lowry and Jackson McEwen, who topped off his day with three goals.
Veteran Adam Postle did his job in the ruck when Hargreaves needed a spell, while pacy wingers Louis Holt and Darcy Jackson got plenty of the ball and each kicked a goal. 
Wedderburn face a big test this weekend when they take on last year’s premiers Sea Lake Nandaly
It’s another away game, the big road trip of the season for Wedderburn as the club waits for new facilities at Donaldson Park to be ready for use.