Bundoora fire up for smashing final quarter

Picture Damian Visentini

Bundoora produced one of the quarters of the season in Northern Football League division 1 to storm home against Eltham on Saturday.

The Bulls led by a goal heading into the final quarter in a game that looked to be heading to final siren result.

The Bulls, though, exploded, kicking 15.3 to one point in the final quarter to romp home a 25.12 (162)-10.4 (64) win.

For the Bulls, Todd Hughes kicked five goals and Gary Moorcroft returned to the goalkickers list with four goals.

The win leaves the Bulls in third place, one win behind undefeated Macleod.

In other results, Whittlesea lost to Macleod 16.10 (106)-10.11 (71).

In division 2, it was a dark day for Thomastown and Lalor.

The Bears were blown away by Fitzroy Stars in the first half and didn’t recover, losing 16.14 (110)-7.11 (53).

The Bloods were no match for Lower Plenty, losing 22.19 (151)-5.6 (36).

In division 3, Laurimar had its first ever victory, defeating an inaccurate Mernda 16.7 (103)-11.17 (83).

The Power took control of the game in the third quarter and maintained that momentum in the last to seal the memorable victory.

Dale Piggott kicked six goals, with Leigh Murphy best on ground.

A change of coach didn’t prove an issue for South Morang, which smashed Reservoir 30.18 (198)-3.0 (18).