Tara Murray
Riddell has ended the winning run of Diggers Rest while continuing to show its premiership credentials in the Riddell District Football League.
After a slow start to the season, the Bombers have now won seven games in a row, including beating five other teams still in finals contention,
On Saturday the Bombers did what no other team had been able to this season, get a win against the Burras.
The Bombers took an early lead and were able to still be 17 points up at half time. The margin blew out to 40 points at the last break.
The Bombers were able to finish off the match by winning the last quarter and the match, 12.17 (89)-6.8 (44).
Dylan Tarczon kicked three goals for the Bombers, while Trent Stead and Lucas Shaw kicked two goals each.
Jesse Horton and Tarczon were named the Bombers best. Jai White was named the Burras best.
Despite the win, the Bombers remain in fourth spot.
Macedon moved into the top five with victory against Melton Centrals.
A five goal second quarter proved the difference for the Cats in the 11.9 (75)-7.7 (49) win.
Hamish Govan was named their best.
The Cats sit a game clear of Centrals and Romsey, which lost a thriller to Woodend-Hesket.
The Hawks had to come from behind to get the win.
The Redbacks led by 14 points at the first break and five points at the main break. The margin was back to one point at the final change.
There was nothing in it in the end, with the Hawks winning 14.11 (95)-14.10 (94).
Tom O’Loughlin kicked four goals for the Hawks, while Jack Jedwab kicked seven for the Redbacks.
In the other match, Lancefield beat the Western Rams, 17.16 (118)-0.2 (2).
Alexander Simpson kicked seven goals for the Tigers.
