Heights Make It Three In A Row
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Avondale Heights took their season record to 4-2 after a gutsy 16-point win against Glenroy at Canning Reserve.
In tough conditions early, Avondale jumped out of the blocks with 5 goals to zip in the first term to lead by 29 points at quarter-time.
The ruck-forward combination of Tom Russell and Aaron Gundry was proving a challenge for Glenroy with the Heights getting first use from the midfield and Russell also managing two majors in attack.
The Roys were able to wrestle back momentum by half-time but a zero goal, six behind third term cost Ross Terranova's team any chance of making the most of their domination.
Matt Cravino was back at his vintage best for Patrick Byrne's side while Jackson Robb was named the Nena and Pasadena Player of the Match for his strong display through the middle.
Mores Too Good Again
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Strathmore has continued its reign at the top of the Strathmore Community Bank Premier Division ladder with a compressive win over Greenvale.
After leading by 20 points at quarter time Matt Horne's side were able to keep the Jets at arm's length for the rest of the day, running out 31-point winners.
After starting the year in the reserves, Thomas Denning has made the most of his senior opportunity, kicking three goals on the weekend to take his tally to 11 goals in three games.
Tyson Young was again one of Greenvale's best players, kicking four goals, as he continues to flourish under Darren Bewick at Section Road.
Cougars On The Prowl
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East Keilor flexed its muscle on Saturday by sending finalist hopefuls, Airport West, packing to the tune of 88 points at Hansen Reserve.
The damage was done early by Pat Christofi's team when they kicked 10 goals to two in the first stanza to set the tone early.
Airport West staged a minor comeback in the third term kicking seven goals, but the Cougars pilled on seven of their own in the final quarter to run out comfortable winners.
Josh Grabowski's stunning year continued with a bag of six from the midfielder, while Brandon Coletta seemingly gets better by the week in his new role down back.
Rupo Bags A Second
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Rupertswood's competitive start to its Strathmore Community Bank Division One campaign has been given a boost after the Sharks took out their second win of the year against Roxburgh Park.
After trailing at quarter-time by 5 points, Aaron Bray's team found it's groove to fight out a four-goal win.
Brent Swallow was well performed for the away side while teammate Luke Sultana's strong year continued with three goals.
Jack Elliot kicked two goals in his 200th game for the Magpies.
The win for Rupo now means there is a two win gap between ninth and last placed Taylors Lakes on the ladder
Roos Edge Out Hawks
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For the second week running Oak Park has snuck home after being challenged for four quarters, this week against a plucky Hadfield outfit.
Similarly, the Hawks squandered early chances in consecutive weeks, kicking two goals five in the opening term to lead by 8 points at quarter time.
From there Oak Park held small leads at each of the breaks to run out eventual 10-point winners.
Taylor Hotchkin, Blair Cronin and Jack Pascu combined for eight goals with young-gun forward Zac Taylor out on VFL duties.
Mark Sabatino continued his fine goal kicking form with six for the Hawks.
Sharks Still On Top
Hillside remain on top of the Airport Toyota Women's Premier Division ladder, after defeating Oak Park by 24 points.
The margin could have been greater if the home side had their kicking boots on, the Sharks ended the day on three goals nine.
Emily Paterno's two goal effort takes her to the top of the division's goal kicking table, while Rachael Jackson put together another impressive performance.
The other game set to be played between Burnside Heights and Westmeadows was announced a forfeit with the Bears unable to field a full squad on Saturday.
Lions Still On Song
The Sunbury Lions have had a winning start to Airport Toyota Women's Division One life defeating winless Tullamarine by 71 points.
It was one way traffic from the get-go for the Lions, as they pilled on five goals in both halves whilst keeping the Demons goalless for the game.
Terira Fry, who was previously the leading goal kicker in division two, displayed her scoring exploits with three majors for the game.
Felicity Theodore and Emily Brady didn't miss a beat at the higher level putting in solid performances once again this season.
