Bundoora is proving to be a front runner early in the Northern Football League’s division 1 season.
After a first-up loss to start their campaign, the Bulls have put together three strong wins in three weeks.
On Saturday, they exploded in the last quarter to record an 18.21 (129)-6.6 (42) win over Lower Plenty.
Only two points in front at quarter-time, the Bulls had nine scoring shots to four in the second quarter to open up a 22-point lead at half-time.
They increased that by two points in the third term before having 18 scoring shots, including nine goals, in the last.
Veteran Gary Moorcroft kicked four goals for the winners, with Liam Byrne best on ground for a second straight week.
Whittlesea remains winless after going down to Eltham.
The Eagles were again in the contest but couldn’t take the points, losing 10.18 (78)-9.5 (59).
Chris Horman kicked three goals for the losers, with Jaron Murphy named their best.
In division 2, Thomastown suffered its first loss of the season.
Playing Diamond Creek, the Bears were 34 points behind at half-time.
The Saints extended the lead in the second half to win 16.14 (110)-8.10 (58).
Jacob Osei-Duro kicked three goals for the Bears, while Joshua Beare was their best.
Lalor’s poor start to the season continued as it lost a thriller to Fitzroy Stars.
A five goal to two last quarter wasn’t enough for the Bloods, who lost 17.10 (112)-16.14 (110).
Todd Hughes was one of the best for the Bloods, kicking six goals, while Shane Jacobs was also a standout.
The Bears are fourth on the ladder, while the Bloods, who have won one match, are fifth.
South Morang made it two wins in a row with a big victory over Heidelberg West in division 3.
The Lions led all day and extended the lead in every quarter on the way to a 22.14 (146)-8.8 (56) win.
Anthony Capeci, who hadn’t kicked a goal for the season to this point, kicked seven in a best-on-ground performance. Kane Maghamez chipped in with six goals.
Epping returned to the winners’ list with a good win over Watsonia. The Pingers stepped it up in the second half to win 12.17 (89)-7.16 (58).
