Tara Murray
Lancefield broke through for its first win of the Riddell District Football League season, in a low scoring affair with Melton Centrals.
In perfect conditions for footy, both teams’ defences were on top throughout the game.
Neither team scored a goal in the first quarter, before Centrals kicked three goals to one in the second quarter to lead by 11 points at the main break.
Centrals were able to extend the lead in the third quarter, before the Tigers responded late to lead by a goal heading into the final quarter.
The Tigers kicked the only goal of the final quarter to seal a 6.9 (45)-5.5 (35) win.
Benjamin Bryant was the only multiple goal kicker for the Tigers with two goals.
Tigers ruck Tom Waters was dominant in the second half and was named his side’s best alongside Michael Conlan.
In other matches, Romsey upset Riddell at Romsey Park.
After an even first quarter, the Redbacks kicked five goals to one in the second quarter to open up a 25 point lead.
That margin stayed steady in the third quarter and the Redbacks were able to do enough in the final quarter to win, 10.5 (65)-6.6 (42).
Darcy Lockens kicked four goals for the Redbacks and was named among their best along with Ali Khalil.
Tommy Alkemade was the Bombers best.
Wallan continued Macedon’s tough start to the season with a convincing win on Saturday.
The Cats led at quarter time, but it was all the Magpies after that.
The Cats failed to kick a goal after the first break as the Magpies won, 9.12 (66)-3.5 (23).
Mason Bowden was named the Magpies best, with Samuel Indian named the Cats best.
After a slow start, Woodend-Hesket got a solid win against the Western Rams.
Neither team scored a goal in the first quarter, before the Hawks kicked four to none in the second quarter to open up a 30 point lead.
The Hawks continued on after that, winning 12.16 (88)-1.1 (7).
Ethan Minns kicked three goals for the Hawks, while Daniel Toman kicked two goals in a best on ground performance.
