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Greenvale turn it on against for big win

Greenvale produced its best performance of the season so far to record a massive 125-point win against West Coburg on Saturday.

After a mixed start to the Essendon District Football League premier division season, the Jets came out with intent, having 12 scoring shots to four in the first quarter to lead by 33 points at the first break.

The second quarter was the Jets’ best for the game as they kicked eight goals to holding an almost unassailable lead of 67 points at half-time.

The Jets kept on piling on the goals for an eventual 25.15 (165)-5.10 (40) win.

Addam Maric kicked five goals for the winners and Jacob Thompson and Kurtis Sanajko kicked four goals apiece, with more than half the team’s players kicking majors.

The Caruso brothers, Fort and Natale, were best on ground.

Craigieburn’s tough start to life in the premier division continued, with the Eagles suffering their biggest loss of the season so far.

The Eagles led Essendon Doutta Stars by four points at quarter-time, but was all went downhill for Craigieburn  from there.

The Eagles only kicked one more goal for the game and scored just one point in the second half in the 30.23 (203)-5.5 (35) loss.

Aaron Kite kicked three goals for the Eagles and Glenn Robertson the other two, while ruckman Jeremy Page was their best player.

Alexander Marklew kicked nine goals for the Stars.

Tullamarine’s winning start to the season has come to an end with a shock loss to Taylors Lakes.

The Demons led by 14 points at half-time before the Lions kicked 10 goals to six in the second half to win 14.12 (96)-12.9 (81).

Dean Simmons kicked three goals for the Demons, with Kane Mulvaney was named their best.

Westmeadows is due to play Glenroy on Anzac Day in their annual clash.

In division 2, Roxburgh Park took home the points against East Sunbury in a thrilling finish.

The Magpies trailed at every break in an even contest before kicking four goals to two in the final quarter to win 10.8 (68)-9.13 (67).

Matthew Dalpiaz was best on ground, with Tumay Hamza kicking three goals for the Magpies.

Jacana made it two wins in a row with a 20.9 (129)-7.7 (49) win against Keilor Park.

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