Diggers Rest did just enough to get over the line against Kyneton, while Melton Centrals fell short against Woodend-Hesket in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.
The Burras and Tigers faced off at the Kyneton Showgrounds for the first time since Kyneton returned to the competition this season.
The Tigers led by eight points at quarter time with the margin just two points at the main break.
Still nothing separated the two teams in the third quarter, with the Tigers taking a three point lead into the final break, despite the Burras having eight scoring shots to four for the quarter.
The Burras kicked five goals in the final quarter to come away with an 11.11 (77)-10.5 (65) win.
Mitch Jensen and Brodie Meyers kicked three goals each for the Burras.
Ryan Mullen and Chris Lawton were their best.
The Burras remain atop the ladder, percentage ahead of Riddell and Romsey.
Melton Centrals are still searching for their second win of the season.
On Saturday, Centrals stuck with Woodend-Hesket throughout the match, but were able to come away with the points.
The Hawks led by 11 points at quarter time and nine points at half time.
The margin increased to 20 points at the final break.
The Hawks would be able to sustain the margin and add to it, winning 12.4 (76)-7.7 (49).
Samuel Apineru was the only multiple goal kicker for Centrals with two.
Jonny Ferri and Jacob Thornton-Gielen were named Centrals’ best.
Centrals sit second bottom heading in the King’s Birthday long weekend.
In other results, Romsey beat Macedon and Wallan was too strong for Lancefield.
In the netball, Melton Centrals lost to Woodend-Hesket, 52-41, and Diggers Rest lost to Kyneton, 52-38.
Centrals sit in fifth spot, while Diggers Rest sits in eighth spot.
There are no matches this weekend.
