Sale City were handed their first defeat of season 2015, at the hands of last year's grand finalists HEYFIELD who hit their straps with a seven to two goal second term which set the tone for the remainder of the contest.

Boasting an eight match winning streak over the Dogs, Heyfield started slowly against ladder leaders Sale City in a physical frenetic paced opening 10 minutes of play. Winning the toss, City captain Matt Lutze sent his side forward with the advantage of the wind with the visitors quick to capitalise. Clever roving of the pack by Mitch Bennett saw the goal sneak snap true before Jake Milham opened his account.

Play rebounded back and forth between the half back lines, the engine rooms of both sides under extreme pressure as they rallied around the packs, hunting the ball out as they errantly sent their side forward. Breaking the Dogs strangle hold, a strong lead and mark by Daniel Stubbe resulted in the key forward opening Heyfield's account late in the term.

It would be the first of a precession of majors for the Kangaroos, as they mounted a one way traffic offence on the opposition. Daniel Stubbe's opener followed minutes later by a major to Jesse Jackway, a 50 metre penalty gifted Josh Stubbe the home side's third straight before a second to Daniel Stubbe.

The quarter time break didn't halt the Kangaroos, Kodie Woodland scoring true from the opening centre clearance and from there it was a brutal monstering of a second term. Daniel Stubbe soared over the pack to split the sticks, before Jordon Stubbe scored on the run from the pocket.

Lutze reeled one back for the Dogs, but with frustrations boiling over resulting in 50 metre penalty's it was Heyfield that was having the last laugh, Luke Pratt registered his first of four for the afternoon following a gifted major. He quickly followed with his second, before another to Heyfield. The procession of majors halted by another to Milham ahead of half time, 11.4 (70) to 4.5 (29).

Scoring dried up in a tight third term, City out of the blocks to open with their first before another two followed to Heyfield, the margin out to 44 points at the final change.

The final term belonged to City, the visitors outscoring Heyfield four goals to one, two of which came late in the match. But the damage was inflicted in a defining second term. Andrew Lambie was a standout creating run off half back, rebounding his side forward time and time again. Kodie Woodland found plenty of the ball and proved a challenging match up for City, while Pratt was strong on the lead and made the most of his opportunities in front of goal.

For City midfield specialist David Piasente came in refreshed from a week's rest to dominate, his ferocious tackling a trademark of his performance, Evan Johnson impressed, Rowan Bell was dogged throughout the contest and Ben Chivers was a workhorse down back.
YARRAM have confirmed themselves as the comeback kids, the Demons for the second week running rallying in the final term to overrun their higher ranked opponent.

In an arm wrestle of a contest the visitors went into the main break 19 points in front of Rosedale. However the lead would be short lived with the Blues hitting their straps with a third term surge which saw the home side boot, 6.4 (40) to 3.2 (20), to wrestle back a one point buffer at the final change of ends.

With their noses in front the Blues led by best on ground coach Ben Macreadie registered the first two of the final stanza creating a handy buffer, before being overrun at the final hurdle. Yarram slamming home four unanswered majors, Ryan Underwood the main protagonist in front of goal, finishing the contest with three. The Demons sealing their fourth victory of the season, and their first against the Blues, 15.13 (103) to 13.13 (91).

Louis Rodaughan stared for the Demons in a best on ground performance, defender Chris Pettitt led the back six with poise and Grif Underwood made his presence felt in the engine room.

For the home side Dale Fleming and Luke Stuckey were the pick of the goal scorers with two apiece, with Flemings pace creating many an opportunity for the Blues in the centre clearance count.

A 12 goal to five opening half set the tone for WOODSIDE as they eased to what appeared a routine victory by the seventh placed Wildcats.

Having won on their last two visits to Cowwarr, with margins of 24 and 60 points in their favour, the Wildcats were on song from the opening bounce at the Cowwarr Recreation Reserve.

The assault on the scoreboard was led by 10 individual goal scorers for the Wildcats including bags of five from best on ground Tom Love and coach Daniel Risol. The strong showing in the opening half was equally matched in the following terms with the Saints defence unable to contain the many avenues to goal the victors boasted, with a further 10 majors added after half time.

Love was damaging in the forward 50, Risol continued his solid form of the opening rounds racking up possessions as he led from the front, Shane Kilgower impressed with his ability to set up forward play forcing the turn over to rebound the Wildcats forward.

Pat Tainsh collected the three votes for Cowwarr. The loss was the Saints fourth in a row and with next week's clash against the Bombers it was a missed chance for the home side to reclaim winning form.

Chris Weller led CHURCHILL to their second straight win with a best on ground performance which saw him awarded the 'Crocka Medal' in memory of former Churchill Football Club champion and life member David "Crocka" Williams.

The home side started strongly quick to hit the board with youngster Kurt Holt pipping up with two majors along with a snap across the goal from Nick Celima handing the Cougars a 17 point lead.

A goal on the run from TTU's Matt Stolarczyk settled the visitors in the second quarter, before Guy Sinclair hit the board with one of his four for the match as the Bombers came at the Cougars, captain Luke Middleton keeping his side at arm's reach ahead of half time.

The third term belonged to Churchill, with one man standing out from the pack. Chris Williams booting three in what can be best described as a blinder 25 minutes of play. The Cougars barnstorming nine goal term was finished off by Tim Darby's third for the match after the siren.

TTU ruckman Middleton imposed himself in the final term, coach Jaye Neagle moved on baller Stolarczyk down back with impact and while they challenged, it was Nick Campbell's first goal for the afternoon that halted the Bombers run. Before Darby aded several more to his afternoon tally of six.

Churchill running home 23.13 (153) to 16.11 (107) victors.

Yesterday, GORMANDALE claimed bragging rights in the bottom of the table clash between arch rivals Glengarry.

With scores locked at the first change, the Tigers clawed away in a strong showing after quarter time which saw the visitors run home comprehensive five goal victors, experienced campaigner Daniel Domaille named best on ground.

By Lauren Carey