The Darley and Redan match up again delivered with the reigning premiers coming out on top in the opening round of the Ballarat Football League women’s competition.
The women’s season started with a bang, with three back-to-back matches on Saturday to highlight the competition.
The grand final rematch between Darley and Redan was the final of those three matches and delivered a thriller.
The Devils led at each of the breaks, but the Lions stayed within touch.
The margin was just two points at the final break after the Lions kicked the only goals for the third quarter.
Three goals to two in the final term sealed an 8.3 (51)-6.8 (44) win for the Devils.
Lusiya Azina and Lilli Condon kicked two goals each for the Devils as they had six different goal kickers.
Condon, who missed last season’s grand final with illness, was named best on ground. Charlotte Hill, Azina and Sarah Tabone were other standouts.
Meanwhile, Bacchus Marsh kicked off its season with a massive win against East Point in the first game of the day.
The Cobras, who are coming off a finals appearance last season, dominated from start to finish in the 15.8 (98)-0.0 (0) win.
Isabella Faralla kicked four goals for the Cobras, while Jazmine Dalli and Remy Day kicked two goals each.
Chloe Walker, Melanie Freeman and Tara Keenan were named their best.
This week, Darley hosts Lake Wendouree and Bacchus Marsh is away to Carisbrook, both on Sunday.
