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EDFL Headlines - Monday May 3rd

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Avondale Heights End Keilor's Run

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Avondale Heights inflicted Keilor with its first loss since the 2018 Premier Division Grand Final with a stirring four-point win.

The Heights lead at all three of the breaks before Mick McGuane's men pushed late to take the lead.

It was Caleb McPherson who showed nerves of steel, steading in the dying moments to put Avondale back in front with just seconds remaining. 

Big man Tom Russell proved to be one of Patrick Byrne's bests as he battled head-to-head manfully with Keilor's Andrew Browne.

Dean Galea did not line up against his former side, nor did Nicholas O'Kearney.

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Lions Provide Second Big Upset

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Maribyrnong Park caused the second eye-raising result in Strathmore Community Bank Premier Division, sneaking home against Aberfeldie by two points.

In an arm-wrestling match that saw the lead change multiple times, Daniel Oliver's running goal was the fatal blow to deliver the Lions the win.

Daniel Thompson's late set-shot gave Aberfeldie the chance for victory but the tough kick fell across the face of goal for a behind.

Chris Prowse's strong start to the season continued as one of Marby's bests, while Ryan Allan's swing forward again proved fruitful as he kicked five goals.

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Rupo Secure Crucial Win

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Rupertswood has it's first Essendon District Football League win after prevailing over Taylors Lakes by 54 points.

Taylors Lakes shot out of the blocks early to lead by 24 points at quarter time before a 10-goal-to-one second quarter saw Rupo with a stronghold on the match by the main break.

Luke Sultana lead the way for Rupo kicking six goals, while Patrick Rose had six goals of his own for the Lions but was once again playing a lone hand up front.

Rupo now sits seventh on the ladder with a respectable percentage of 97, while Taylors Lakes languishes at the bottom of the table with the leakiest defence in the competition so far.

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Tigers Come Up Trumps In Local Rivalry

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Westmeadows has claimed bragging rights on Mickleham Road after knocking off Tullamarine to the tune of 21 points.

The Tigers were able to restrict Tulla to its lowest score of the season while finding their attacking groove once again.

Omar Saad, Josh Flower, Aaron Evans, Mitch Church and Robbie Castello all hit the scoreboard for multiple goals in the win, proving their flexibility forward of centre.

It's three wins on the trot now for Westmeadows leaving four sides in Strathmore Community Bank Division One on a 3-1 score line for the season.

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Fog Too Good For Roos

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Moonee Valley sit atop of the Strathmore Community Bank Division Two ladder after defeating Oak Park by seven points at Ormond Park.

The Valley seemed to have the game in their control at half time as Shanon Carroll's men lead by 36 points, but a five-goal-to-one third term had the Kangaroos back in the hunt.

However, the Fog were able to settle late to secure the win leaving them the sole undefeated side in the division. 

Zac Di Giuseppe and Zac Taylor both continued their impressive starts to the season for their respective clubs, as they were once again named among the bests.

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Westmeadows Hit Their Stride

Maribyrnong Park suffered its first loss for the year succumbing to a 18-point defeat at the hand of Westmeadows on Saturday.

Nothing separated the two sides for three quarters before the Tigers were able to break away in the final quarter to run out the win.

Courtney Munn's three goals saw her hit equal-top of the division's goal kicking ladder, while teammates Jacinta Scott and Andrea Gobbo were top performers once again.

The win sees Westmeadows take a two win buffer into the top four.

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Valley Dominate Against The Jets

Moonee Valley has proven its claim as one of Airport Toyota Women's - Division One's main contenders after defeating Greenvale by 63 points.

The Jets were able to get an early jump on the Valley as they held a one-goal lead at quarter time. 

It was all one-way traffic from then on as the Fog put on 11 goals to two for the rest of the match.

Amelia Radford kicked five goals for Moonee Valley in her first game of the season while her teammate, and leading goal kicker, Madeline Price snagged four.

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Tigers Hold On In a Thriller

Westmeadows were able to sneak home by a solitary point against Coburg Districts at Cole Reserve on the weekend.

At the three-quarter time break Districts were yet to kick a major but goals to Jade Stevens, Eleanor Natoli and Ruby Aitken saw them back in with a chance.

However, the Tigers were able to hold strong for the win with Shelby Best among the bests once again.

The win sees Westmeadows take second place on the Airport Toyota Women's - Division Two ladder.

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