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Bloods suffer first loss

Melton suffered its first in year as East Point got some revenge in the Ballarat Football League grand final rematch on Saturday.

The Bloods last loss came on May 18 last year to East Point and it was the Kangaroos who got the better of them on Saturday again, just one day short of a year from to the exact date of their last loss.

The Kangaroos led at the first break, before the Bloods held a narrow two point lead at the main break.

It was two points the other way heading into the final quarter.

East Point kicked three goals to one in the final quarter to come away with an 11.13 (79)-10.10 (70) win.

Jordan Kight kicked three goals for the Bloods, while Kyle Borg kicked two.

Harrison Hanley and Blake Souter were named their best.

The loss brings the Bloods back to the pack and they are now one of four teams with a 5-1 record at the top of the table.

Darley moved right to the top with their second 100 point win in three weeks, this time beating Sebastopol.

The Devils jumped out of the blocks and led 49-2 at quarter time.

The Burras matched the Devils in the second quarter, before the Devils found another level in the second half to run away with a 22.6 (138)-5.7 (37) win.

Will Johnson kicked four goals for the Devils as five players scored multiple goals.

Luther Baker and Nick Hind were named the Devils best.

Elsewhere, Bacchus Marsh fell just short against Ballarat.

The Cobras trailed all day and came hard in the final quarter, but weren’t able to make the most of their opportunities as they lost, 11.8 (74)-.9.14 (68).

Jake McCreery kicked three goals for the Cobras, with James McDaid named their best.

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