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Bombers still team to beat

Riddell again proved it will be the team to beat with a strong win in the Riddell District Football League grand final rematch with Wallan.

The Bombers were looking to make it two wins in a row to start the season against the Magpies, who had a bye in round one.

The Bombers jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter, before increasing the margin to six goals at the main break.

It was a closer second half with the Bombers outscoring the Magpies, eight goals to seven, but the damage had been done.

The Bombers came away with a 16.9 (105)-9.7 (61) win.

Dean Galea kicked five goals up forward for the Bombers, while Brodie Miller and Ben Borg were named their best.

Cameron Cloke was Wallan’s best with five goals in his debut for the club.

Diggers Rest is also undefeated after two rounds with a big win against an inaccurate Romsey.

The Burras led throughout the first half, with the margin five goals at half time.

The Redbacks had their opportunities in the third quarter but could only kick seven points as the Burras increased the lead.

It was an even last quarter, with the Burras winning it by one point, to come away with a 12.8 (80)-5.12 (42) win.

Brodie Meyers kicked six goals for the Burras, with Jamie Anderson and Meyers named their best.

Ayden Tessari and Callum Sankey were named the Redbacks best.

In the other match on Saturday, Melton South got its first win back in the RDFL, beating Melton Centrals.

The Panthers led all day in the 14.18 (102)-8.10 (58).

Alec Goodson kicked five goals for the Panthers.

The rest of round two will be played on Good Friday.

Woodend-Hesket will host Kyneton, while the Gisborne Giants are at home to Macedon.

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