Whittlesea came from behind against Bundoora to record its first win of the Northern Football League division 1 season.
Having had their chances in round one, the Eagles weren’t going to let slip a second chance to get their first win of the year.
Scores were level at quarter-time before the Bulls led by five points at half-time and 14 points at the last break.
The Eagles came up big in the last quarter, kicking 5.6 to 3.2, to turn the 14 point deficit into a two point win.
The finals score was 16.14 (110)-16.12 (108).
Eagles playing assistant coach Justin Sherman was the star of the day, kicking seven goals in a best on ground performance.
Chris Horman chipped in with four goals for the Eagles.
For the Bulls, Jack Furlong and Todd Hughes kicked four goals each. They were named their side’s best players.
Both teams are 1-1 after the opening two rounds.
Thomastown recorded its second win of the season with a solid victory against Watsonia.
No more than two goals separated the sides at any of the breaks, with the Bears leading by 11 points at the final change.
The Bears saved their best for last, kicking 5.6 in the final quarter to secure a 13.20 (98)-9.12 (66) victory.
Nicholas Horman kicked three goals for the Bears, while Daniel Chadwick and Matthew Vasilevski again showed why they were recruited in the off-season.
Lalor’s round two match is due to be played on Anzac Day, with the Bloods travelling to Diamond Creek.
In division 3, South Morang recorded a strong win against Epping after a slow start.
The Pingers were out of the blocks early and led by 21 points at quarter-time.
The Lions reduced the margin to eight points at half-time, before hitting the front in the third quarter.
The game was in the Lions’ control at three quarter time with a lead of 22 points. They increased the margin in the final quarter for a 14.13 (97)-8.16 (64) victory.
Wayne Pavitt kicked three goals for the Lions, with veteran Paul Harrison best on ground.
For the Pingers, Aaron Willitts kicked three goals.
Mernda suffered a shock loss to Kilmore, while Heidelberg West was too strong for Laurimar.
