Tara Murray
An inaccurate Laurimar still came away with the points against the Fitzroy Stars in the Northern Football League division 3 on Saturday.
The Power took control of the game in the first quarter with 12 scoring shots to four, to lead by 28 points at the first break.
The Power was able to extend that lead to 42 points at the main break. The Power continued to pepper the goals in the third quarter without getting the result it deserved.
Neither team was able to score a goal in the final quarter as the Power ran out winners, 8.17 (65)-2.8 (20).
Noah Mooney kicked two goals for the Power and was named their best along with Ethan Bateman and Kalden Arthur.
Lalor found the going tough in its match against Kinglake. Playing each other for the first time since Kinglake returned to the competition, it was all one way traffic.
Kinglake piled on the goals in every quarter on the way to a 26.21 (177)-1.1 (7) win.
In division 1, Bundoora suffered its first loss of the season to Montmorency.
After scores were level at quarter time, the Magpies kicked five goals to three in the second quarter to open up an 11 point lead at the first break.
Neither team kicked a goal in the third quarter. The Bulls were able to win the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough with the Magpies winning, 11.11 (77)-10.6 (66).
Peter McEvoy kicked four goals for the Bulls, while Joel Fitzgerald was named their best.
Whittlesea came close to getting its first win of the season against Hurstbridge in a low scoring affair.
The Eagles led throughout the first quarter and still held a lead at half time. Three goals to one in the third quarter turned the game in Hurstbridge’s favour.
Neither team could find a goal in the final quarter, with Hurstbridge winning 6.6 (42)-5.4 (34).
In division 2, Thomastown beat Watsonia, while Epping and South Morang both suffered big losses.
