Darley claimed the points and bragging rights in the local derby against Bacchus Marsh in the Ballarat Football League on Saturday.
In a big weekend for the two clubs, with sides from all divisions in both seniors and juniors facing each other, it was the Devils that claimed the senior men’s football win.
There were only two points in the match at quarter time with the Devils extending that lead to seven points at the main break.
For a second successive match, the Devils were able to get it going on the scoreboard in the third quarter to set up a win.
They kicked six goals to two in the third to extend the lead to 32 points at the final change.
Bacchus Marsh finished with more scoring shots in the last quarter but couldn’t eat into the margin, with the Devils winning 15.7 (97)-10.8 (68).
Will Johnson kicked four goals for the Devils while Harley Inglis chipped in with three.
Skipper Brett Bewley was best on ground.
For the Cobras, Jake Owen was the only multiple goalkicker with four goals.
Tarkyn Findlay, Cody Gates and Zachary Dalli were named their best.
Elsewhere, Melton remains undefeated after beating Sebastopol on Saturday.
The Bloods led early and were able to extend the margin to 23 points at the main break.
That margin increased in the third quarter with the Bloods in control at three quarter time with a 33 point lead.
The Burras had their best quarter in the last quarter and were able to eat into the lead, but it wasn’t enough with the Bloods winning, 11.18 (84)-10.8 (68).
Jordan Kight kicked three goals for the Bloods.
Harrison Hanley and Blake Souter were named their best.
The Bloods are one of two undefeated teams with East Point, which has played one extra match.
In the netball, Darley won the local derby while Melton got its first win of the season.
The Cobras took some confidence into its match with the Devils having won their last two games.
It was the Devils who got off to a good start, leading by seven goals at quarter time.
The margin increased to 10 goals at half time before the Cobras bought it back to three goals at the final break.
The Devils were able to steady in the last to come away with a 48-42 win.
Olivia Cawthray shot 38 goals for the Devils, while Kimberly Philipps shot 23 for the Cobras.
Melton had a big win against Sebastopol to get on the board.
The Bloods led throughout on the way to a 48-24 win.
Lani Fauonuku shot 22 goals for the Bloods.
