Tara Murray
Bundoora cemented its spot in the Northern Football League division 1 top five with a solid win against Macleod on Saturday.
The Bulls jumped out of the blocks in the first quarter and led by 26 points at the first break.
The Kangaroos were able to slightly close the gap in the second quarter, but the Bulls were still in control at half time, leading by 21 points.
The Bulls again pushed out the lead in the third quarter to lead by 37 points heading into the final break.
The Kangaroos threw everything at them in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough with the Bulls winning 12.12 (84)-9.10 (64).
Nathan Thomas, Peter McEvoy and Jack Maruff kicked two goals each for the Bulls.
Luke Collins and Sam Lloyd were named their best.
After eight rounds the Bulls sit in fourth spot with five wins.
Whittlesea remains without a win after losing to North Heidelberg on Saturday.
The game was over in the first half with the Bulldogs leading 52-14 at the main break.
The Bulldogs continued to build their lead, going on to win 16.9 (105)-4.4 (28).
Clancy Bland was the only multiple goal kicker for the Eagles with two goals.
Mitch Taplin was named their beast alongside Keidan Treacy and Blake Watson.
The Eagles sit two games behind Macleod in the relegation battle.
In division 2, South Morang had a good win against Lower Plenty, getting the points 22.11 (143)-7.7 (49).
Gary Moorcroft kicked 10 goals in a best on ground performance.
Thomastown fell just short against St Mary’s losing 10.11 (71)-6.16 (52), while Epping wasn’t able to make it two in a row, losing to Panton Hill, 21.14 (140)-8.7 (55).
South Morang sits third on the table, while Thomastown is in seventh and Epping in ninth.
In division 3, Mernda beat Lalor, while Laurimar had a bye.
