By Tara Murray
Bacchus Marsh knows there’s plenty of work to be done despite winning both its opening games in the Ballarat Football League.
It’s been a solid start to the season for the Cobras, who are hoping to build on their first season under Dennis Armfield.
On Saturday, they managed to do just enough to get over the line against Redan, 12.17 (89)-10.10 (70).
Armfield said it was nice to come away with an away win early in the season.
“It’s been a start and nice to get back-to-back wins early,” he said. “We still have work to do, with the competition being so tough.
“It’s nice to be above the ledger at the moment.”
The Cobras jumped the Lions early on and led by 21 points at quarter time. The Lions were able to turn things around and get the game back on even terms.
It was a one point lead to the Cobras at both half time and three quarter time.
Armfield said in warm conditions he felt they ran the game out the better of the two teams and were able to score six goals to four in the final term.
“The boys stuck to the system and the structures,” he said. “We were able to outrun them late.
“In the key moments we were able to grab those moments late in the game.”
Cody Salmon had a good game up forward, kicking four goals.
Simone Lafranchi turned back the clock and had a strong performance while Jack Parente was good in the middle of the ground, firstly defensively and then when the shackles were released.
Armfield said they were starting to see the fruits of the work they’ve done the past 12 months, but knows they still have plenty of work to do.
“It’s good to see them playing our brand,” he said “We were able to set up the defence, which we weren’t able to do last year.
“We’re two games into the year and looking at the results of the other teams we have played, they have been competitive.
“Melton and East Point have continued in the same way. We are realistic, we don’t want to count our chickens.”
The Cobras have two big matches in a row, the first against East Point on Good Friday and then cross town rival Darley the following week.
On Good Friday, former Carlton and Geelong player Zach Tuohy set to make his debut for the club.
“He has been around training and has been educating our young boys,” he said. “It will be a challenge and we will have to work our systems and structures and we look forward to playing more footy.”
Meanwhile, Darley is on the board after accounting for the Sunbury Lions.
The Devils got off to a slow start before finding their groove in the second half to come away with a 12.8 (80)-9.9 (63) win.
Melton made it two from two with a big win against Lake Wendouree, 20.11 (131)-9.15 (69).
Braedan Kight kicked six goals, while his brother Jordan Kight kicked four goals.
