Roxburgh Park notched up another win on Saturday as it continued to fly under the radar in division 2 of the Essendon District Football League.
The Magpies were expected to slide down the ladder this season, but have won four of their opening six matches, including the past three.
On Saturday, they inflicted a fifth straight loss on East Sunbury.
Only two points separated the sides at the first break and, but for poor kicking in front of goal, the Thunder could have been in front.
From there it was all the Magpies, kicking 17 goals to five after quarter-time to win 21.14 (140)-8.8 (56).
Spearhead Luke Capuano continued his hot form in front of goal, kicking 10 goals in a best-on-ground performance and outscoring the Thunder by himself.
And after booting 20 goals in the past three weeks, he now leads the division’s goalkickers.
Jonathon Austin was named in the best for a third straight week, while Tim Blacker kicked three goals.
The win means the Magpies are third on the ladder ahead of a clash with the undefeated Moonee Valley at Ormond Park on Saturday.
Jacana was again on the wrong side of a thriller, losing to Keilor Park by one point. It was a case of deja vu for Jacana, with all of this season’s losses being under 10 points. The Jaguars led by 15 points at three-quarter time, but could not hold on and went down 8.16 (64)-9.9 (63).
Jake Galizia and Bryce Kimuliatis both kicked three goals for the Jaguars in the loss which leaves them with one win from the first six rounds.
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