History was made on Saturday when Laurimar Football Club fielded its first ever senior side in Northern Football League division 3.
After fielding junior sides for several years, Laurimar has this season added senior sides as a result of its growth.
But it wasn’t the fairytale start the Power were after … Kilmore spoilt the party.
The Blues kicked the first two goals and never gave up the lead in the 9.9 (63)–7.10 (52) battle.
Peter Shepherd kicked three for the Power, with former Carlton forward Lance Whitnall held goalless.
Scott Toull and Jacson Cecil were named Power’s best.
In other matches, Epping started the season with a thrilling win against St Mary’s. The Pingers led by 34 points at three-quarter time, but only just held on to the win, 13.5 (83)–12.8 (80).
Aaron Willitts kicked four goals for the Pingers. Alec Buchan was best on ground.
Eight goals to none in the third quarter set up Mernda’s win against Heidelberg West. The Demons trailed by 14 points at half-time, but led by 22 points at the last change.
The Demons ended up winning 16.6 (102)–11.15 (81), with Matthew Campbell kicking five.
Banyule defeated Reservoir in its return to the NFL, while South Morang had the bye.
West Preston Lakeside defeated Heidelberg in the only division 1 match, with all other division 1 and 2 teams under way this weekend.
