By JARROD POTTER
SFL DIVISION 2 – ROUND 6
IN THE first of many next-door neighbour battles, Keysborough took the initial honours over Springvale Districts.
Adding its sixth win in a row to kick-start its SFL Division-2 campaign, the Burra was a class above the Demons in all respects as they booted onwards to a 53-point triumph.
The Burra booted away in the final term as Demons’ defence grew weary. Tyson King (eight goals) pushed his way in front of the Division-2 goal kicking – having snagged 32 already this year – and was a handful for anyone who went near him.
Daniel Morland, Will Gayfer and Geoff Humphries all excelled to give the Burra first touch while Waata Wells barrelled his way through the midfield in his usual manner to excellent reception.
It leaves the Burra atop the table for another week to finally give the Burra Brigade something to cheer about after five lean years in Casey Cardinia.
It will be hard for Doveton Eagles to stay up in the second flight this season after another loss – this time a 53-point defeat at the hands of Oakleigh District – leaves the Eagles winless after six rounds. Corrie Wilson (three goals) continues to labour for his Eagles week-in, week-out without enough help around him.
Keysborough hosts Highett, Springvale Districts heads to Caulfield while Doveton Eagles host Heatherton.
DIVISION 3
AN ABSOLUTE shootout unfolded at Barry Simon Reserve as Lyndale clawed its way back into the match against Endeavour Hills.
The Falcons soared early on the back of its mountainous forwards – Shane Peake and Daniel Morrison (five goals each). Jarryd Burke shone through the centre to earn a best afield nod while Nathan Crutchley and Cade Marshall also continued their stellar starts to 2015.
While it appeared the Pumas were done-and-dusted – by conceding a 49-point margin at half-time – the visitors rallied to boot nine goals in the third term to bring the gap back down dramatically. Dale Tormey (five goals) is on track for a league best-and-fairest after another sensational effort while Ali Rexhepi and Phillip Ross also shone.
Hallam made a mockery of Dandenong under lights, with the battle of the bottom sides going to the Hawks in a 32-point triumph.
Sandown was bested by Black Rock 8.7 (55) to 15.23 (119).
EFL DIVISION 1 – ROUND 6
WAYWARD kicking aside, Noble Park showed its might against last year’s curse team Montrose to record a 55-point victory.
Unable to knock over the Roses in either of last year’s clashes, the Bulls would have been battling on pure rage to ensure there wouldn’t be a repeat in 2015.
A back-and-forth first term left the match deadlocked before Noble Park turned on the scramjets. Kyle Martin (five goals) continues to show he’s a cut above everyone else in the competition while Ziggy Alwan and Tim Harper (three goals each) feasted on the direct pill from the midfield.
With Martin, Harper, Sam Monaghan and Dan Keely all feeding off big man Glen Manson’s tap work, the Bulls started pushing ahead with an eight-goal third term – textbook showing of their strength.
Despite kicking straight, Montrose’s 12-goal-one effort was never going to be enough to derail Mick Fogarty’s men, who take a 4-1 record into their home-clash against Blackburn this weekend.
