Diggers Rest came out on top in the top of the table clash, as Melton Centrals claimed a massive upset in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.
The Burras headed up to Greenhill Reserve on Saturday to face the Wallan, with both sides undefeated after the first seven rounds.
The Burras started the better of the two sides and led by 10 points at the first break, before extending that to 22 points at the main break.’
The margin stayed steady in the third quarter, with the Burras leading 19 points at the final break.
The Magpies needed quick goals in the final quarter but they didn’t come, with the Burras doing enough to win 10.14 (74)-8.5 (53).
Deven Costigan kicked four goals for the Burras, while Mitchell Day kicked three goals. Christopher Lawton was named the Burras best alongside Marcus Calvaresi and Costigan.
For the Magpies, Matthew Perri kicked three goals and Steven Boyall was named their best.
The Burras now sit a game clear on top of the ladder, with the Magpies remaining in second spot.
Melton Centrals pulled off an upset, knocking off defending premiers Riddell in a thriller.
It was a low scoring game with the Centrals leading by 15 points at half time, before the Bombers reduced it to two points at the final break.
Most people would have expected the Bombers to go on with it, but they weren’t able to make the most of their opportunities.
The Bombers kicked just seven behinds in the final quarter, but weren’t able to find the goal they needed.
Centrals had just one scoring shot for the final term, a goal which proved to be the winner in the 8.7 (55)-7.12 (54) win.
Ben Sonogan was the only multiple goal kicker for the Bombers with two, but was among those to miss shots in the final quarter.
Tommy Alkemade and Jesse Horton were named the Bombers best.
Jake Armistead was named Centrals’ best.
The Bombers now sit fifth on the ladder, with just two wins from six games. Macedon and the Centrals are only percentage behind them.
Romsey spoiled Lancefield’s 150th anniversary celebrations. The Tigers wore replicates of their original jumper and held a big function on Saturday.
On field, the Tigers led at the first break before the Redbacks gained the lead before half time. The Redbacks held an 18 point lead heading into the final break
The Redbacks scored six goals to three in the final term to seal a 15.6 (96)-9.8 (62) win.
Woodend-Hesket was the other winner, beating Macedon.
The Hawks led throughout on the way to a 10.18 (78)-8.8 (56) win.
Daniel Toman was named the Hawks best.
