Blues Hold Off Inaccurate Panthers
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Keilor consolidated its top two position in Strathmore Community Bank Premier Division with an 18-point win over Pascoe Vale on Saturday.
At the half time break Mick McGuane's side had established a healthy 39-point lead at Raeburn Reserve.
The Panthers came hard at the Blues during the third term but wayward kicking saw them convert 2.7 to Keilor's 2.1 to still trail by 33 points heading into the last quarter.
A four goal final term wasn't enough to close the margin and leaves the Panthers lingering outside the top four.
Nick O'Kearney returned in a best-on-ground effort for Keilor, while Kristian Economou was Digby Morrell's best with Christian Mazza kicking three goals.
Cougars Make A Statement
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East Keilor put the rest of Strathmore Community Bank Division One on notice with a monster 113-point victory over Tullamarine.
The Cougars came out of the blocks hot putting on seven goals to one in the opening term and didn't look back from there.
They scored another six goals to two in the second quarter before keeping the Demons goalless in the third term all while piling on another six of their own to lead by 99 points at three quarter time.
Ethan Langwell bagged seven goals for East Keilor with the division's leading goal kickers, Josh Grabowski and Dion Hill, snagging four each.
Ben Caluzzi was best afield for the victors while Sam Laffan battled admirably for David Connell's side.
Westy Hones in on Top Two
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Westmeadows gave its finals hopes a major boost on Saturday coming away with a 32-point win against Airport West.
For the second time this season, the two teams played off in a hard fought game which broke open after half-time.
With the Tigers leading by 11 points at the main break, Mo Kaakour's team kicked away in the second half scoring 11 goals to 7 to run out victors.
Omar Saad kicked four goals alongside doubles for Aaron Evans, Mitch Church, Josh Flower and Jayden Ranno while impressive ruckman Jason Kenneth took home best-on-ground honours after Eagle's tall Patrik Balta went off early.
Ivan Pavlovic and Jesse McVeigh were some of Trent Roger's better contributors.
The win sees Westmeadows hold its one game advantage inside the top four while also closing in on Tullamarine's second placed position.
Kangaroos Bounce Ladder Leaders
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Oak Park has sent shockwaves through Strathmore Community Bank Division Two after it defeated the previously unbeaten Moonee Valley by 27-points.
Both teams struggled to get going early with only one goal kicked in the opening stanza with blustery winds making conditions tough at JP Fawkner Reserve.
But it was the Kangaroos who were able to steady first, kicking four goals to two in the second quarter as Moonee Valley missed some valuable chances.
The composure, application and efficiency of Todd Clarke's side stood out in the second-half as the Roos kicked away with eight second half goals.
While the Fog looked to have plenty of moments, kicking 6.19, it was more than their inaccuracy that cost them on the day.
Blair Cronin starred up forward kicking five goals while Taylor Hotchkin was named the Nena and Pasadena best-on-ground by the EDFL commentary team.
Thunder Fight For Finals Spot
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East Sunbury received a major boost as it strives to secure a top four spot in Division Two with the Thunder defeating Burnside Heights by 10 points on Saturday.
With a distinct wind advantage at one end only two points separated the teams at half-time, proving that whichever side made the most of the conditions would go along way to winning the game.
Coming out after the main break, East Sunbury managed to kick four goals to one as they opened up a 22-point gap on their opposition.
From there, two final quarter goals by the Thunder was enough to hold off the Bears at the final siren.
Cooper McPharlane and Josh Covelli were the two spearheads at either end of the ground, kicking three goals each for their respective teams.
Jack Dillon and Bryce Whelan both impressed for the victors on the day.
Abers on the Board
Aberfeldie has secured its first win of the 2021 season after it upset second placed Hillside by 5 points.
In tough conditions on Saturday night, both teams slugged it out at Shark Park in rain and wind under lights.
The low scoring contest saw both sides locked at three-quarter time with all to play for and it was the wooden spooners who were able to make the crucial blow scoring the only goal in the final term to secure victory.
Jacqueline Wade, Amy Starzer and Jacara Egan all hit the scoreboard for Abers with teammate Kylie Kennedy putting in another good performance this year.
For Hillside, Rachael Jackson was one of the Shark's bests with Taylor Mesiti and Ebony Wilkie their two goal scorers.
Jets Hold Spot in the Four
Greenvale claimed a massive scalp over the weekend as it came away with the four points against the Sunbury Lions.
The Jets kept the normally potent Lions goal-less in both the first and third terms to hold a 32-point lead heading into the final quarter.
The Lions were again kept goal-less in the last but not without their chances as they put through five behinds with the final margin standing at 29 points.
Zoe Hardiman and Jade Withoos combined up forward to score three goals a piece for Troy Newton's team with Stephanie Elias also catching the eye for Greenvale.
India Mcneil-Wren was Sunbury's lone goal scorer.
The win for Greenvale sees them hold its spot in the top four after Gisborne claimed an 101-point win over Airport West.
Marby Secure Finals Birth
Maribyrnong Park will play finals in Airport Toyota Women's Division Two after they defeated Burnside Heights by 31 points on Saturday.
The Lions blew some chances up forward early but a strong defensive performance didn't make them pay for their inaccuracy in front of goal.
After leading at quarter time with three points to none, they were able to get their kicking boots on a blow the margin out to their eventual five-goal win.
Chelsea Chau, Nicole Porter, Caitlin O'Reilly and Lily Hughes all snagged a major for the Lions with Katherine Maccubbin the standout for the victors.
Alana Vidov and Abbey Omara battled hard on a tough day for the Bears.
The win sees Maribyrnong Park go three wins clear of the Sunbury Kangaroos with only two rounds remaining.
