Tara Murray
Diggers Rest’s winning streak continued with a solid win in the top of the table Riddell District Football League clash with Wallan on Saturday.
The Magpies started the better of the two sides and led by 14 points at quarter time, with the margin reduced to three points at the main break.
The Burras turned the game in their favour in the third quarter with four goals to none to open up a 21 point lead heading into the final quarter.
The third quarter would prove the difference, with the Burras winning, 9.10 (64)-5.10 (40).
Mitchell Day, Josh Flower and Josh Wallace kicked two goals each for the Burras.
Mitchell Brockwell was named the Burras best.
The Burras are two games clear at the top of the ladder ahead of Woodend-Hesket that moved up to second.
The Hawks put a dent in Melton Centrals finals hopes on Saturday.
It was a low scoring affair at Arnolds Creek, with the Hawks taking control in the second quarter with three goals to nil.
The margin was 10 points at the final break, with Centrals unable to bridge the gap in the final quarter, losing 8.7 (55)-6.8 (44).
Jake Armistead kicked two goals for Centrals and was named his side’s best.
Centrals now sit a game behind both Romsey and Macedon in the race for the fifth and final finals spot.
Romsey got a big win against Western Rams, winning 26.17 (173)-1.1 (7).
Jack Jedwab kicked 10 goals for the Redbacks in a best on ground performance.
David Tyquin was named the Rams best.
Macedon won the other match, beating Lancefield 11.6 (72)-6.8 (44).
The Cats jumped out of the blocks, keeping the Tigers scoreless in the first quarter to set up the 11.6 (72)-6.8 (44) win.
Jason Cooke kicked five goals for the Cats.
