Romsey is back in the Riddell District Football League top six as the top sides flexed their muscles on the weekend.
The Redbacks, who entered the round in seventh, moved back into the top six with a big win against the Gisborne Giants.
A 46-1 first quarter set the tone for the match with the Redbacks going on to win, 21.10 (136)-12.14 (86).
Ash Millane kicked six goals for the Redbacks in a best on ground performance with Corey Pertzel and Jack Jedwab other standouts.
Brad Mangan and Matt Quigley were the best for the Giants.
With the Redbacks win and Macedon’s loss to Riddell, the Redbacks are two points clear of the Cats in the top six.
The Cats proved no match for the Bombers in an 18.9 (117)-5.4 (34) loss at Tony Clarke Reserve.
It was a fast start from the Bombers, who kicked eight goals to one in the first quarter.
They were able to build on the lead in each of the quarters after that.
Dean Galea kicked four goals, with four other players kicking multiples.
Brent Swallow and Lachlan Hay were the Bombers best.
For the Cats, Hamish Govan was named their best.
Kyneton moved into third spot with a close win against Woodend-Hesket.
The Tigers led at each of the breaks but were made to work hard for the win, just sneaking home, 7.12 (54)-7.3 (45).
Calan Bowman, Josh Willmott and Harry Ryan were the standouts for the Tigers
Daniel Toman and Marcus Stapleton were the best for the Hawks that have just two wins for the season.
Melton Centrals bounced back from heartbreak the week before to beat Lancefield.
Scores were level at the final break, before Centrals came home strong to win, 17.8 (110)-13.8 (86).
Diggers Rest beat Melton South in the remaining game, 11.13 (79)-7.7 (49).
The Burras remain on top, while the Panthers are now in fifth as one of three teams on the same amount of points.
