Tigers win dour contest
Windy conditions made for a low scoring affair in the reserves match between Lang Lang and Trafalgar.
The Tigers were able to find goals in the second and final terms which ultimately proved the difference, the home side winning 2-8 (20) to 0-6 (6).
Zach Williamson, Trent Harvie, Brock Duggan, Benjamin Barwick and Bryce Fraser helped Lang Lang hold the slight edge.
Trafalgar were best served by Zack Brown, Owen Zimora, Jaxen Row, Ben Cunico, Blake Zimora and Keegan Tullett.
NEERIM-NEERIM SOUTH's ability to defend well helped it to victory over Buln Buln, conceding just four goals to win 7-6 (48) to 4-8 (32).
Two goals to nil to begin the contest and three goals to one in the third term gave the Cats the buffer required, conceding three goals to two against the breeze.
Matthew Roberts, Jack Erickson, Adam White, Lachlan Ramage and Matthew Kelliher were prominent for the Cats.
The Lyrebirds were best served by Aaron Warner, Sean Symes, Logan Wallmeyer, Ryan Bradshaw, Jacob Pickthall and Jaran Guy.
YARRAGON kicked away for a strong victory over a Poowong side tipped to struggle this season.
Nine goals to one across the first three terms set up the 12-16 (88) to 3-2 (20) victory for the Panthers.
The Magpies improved in the final term with two goals to three.
Brett Coghill, Bradley Thomas, Zak Keeble, Keegan Hewitt, Lachlan King and David Bates were the better players for Yarragon.
Poowong were best served by David O'Neill, Bryce Broadmore, Jake Lewis, Jack de Kock, Jake Peacock and Michael Robertson.
NILMA-DARNUM kicked off its stunning open grade turnaround with a big victory over Nyora, 13-13 (91) to 2-5 (17).
Boeden Fries, Blake Roberts, Sam Anderson, Christopher Demicoli, Stanton Till and Paul Cameron led the way for the Bombers.
Aiden Cumberland, Luke Ferguson, Lincoln Brock, Jye Shaw-Remy, Kobe Boswell and Rob Moxon battled against the odds for the Saints.
LONGWARRY ran out strong winners over Catani, with a scoreline of 14-20 (104) to 2-3 (15).
Angus Young, Lucas Kallady, Cody Coad and Jack Mouser were the better players for the victor.