Lancefield’s disappointing start to the Riddell District Football League season has continued, with the Tigers recording their lowest score since 2012 against Rockbank on Saturday.
After a close first-up loss against Woodend-Hesket in round one, the Tigers were looking to rebound against a Rams side which also suffered a close opening round loss.
Only two points separated the teams at quarter-time but the Rams extended their lead to 14 points at the main break.
Having had 14 scoring shots to five in the first half, the Rams could have been much further ahead. They blew the game open in the third quarter, kicking 7.3 for the term to lead by 50 points at three-quarter time, to set up the side’s first win since July 2015.
The last quarter was nothing special with neither side scoring a goal. The Rams ran out winners 10.17 (77)-3.8 (26).
It was single goalkickers for the Tigers, with Drew Hynninen and James Wooster the best for the side on a disappointing day.
The Tigers are one of three sides without a win in the opening two rounds.
Last year’s runners-up Riddell had an improved performance on Saturday, but it wasn’t enough for a win against Wallan.
Two of the more disappointing sides in round one, both Riddell and Wallan were looking to open their accounts on Saturday.
Not much separated the teams until the last quarter, when the Magpies kicked five goals to three to win 12.11 (83)-9.11 (65).
Haydn Ross was the best for the Bombers in the loss. Ross and Tim Walsh top the goalscorers for the Bombers with two goals apiece.
The Sunbury Kangaroos are undefeated after a big win against Broadford in the battle of the Kangaroos. Sunbury jumped out of the blocks and was never headed, winning 21.15 (141)-7.6 (48).
Ryan Pretty kicked eight goals in a best on ground performance.
Diggers Rest also remains undefeated after a solid win against Woodend-Hesket. A 6.4 to 0.3 first quarter was the difference between the two sides with the Burras winning 13.12 (90)-6.8 (44).
Josh Wallace kicked four goals in the win, with Thomas Taylor named best for the Burras.
For the Hawks, Ethan Gove and Daniel Toman kicked two goals each. Toman was named best in the loss.
They join Romsey as round two winners, with the Redbacks defeating Melton Centrals the previous Thursday in a split round.
The Redbacks proved too strong for the Centrals to get their first win of the season.
The match of the round between Macedon and Rupertswood was due to be played on Anzac Day. For scores, check out Star Weekly Sport’s twitter, @starweeklysport.
