The Gazette | Ellinbank shot to the top of the A grade ladder following the season's opener on the weekend which saw a mixed bag of results, including a draw when the Bunyip-Catani match was abandoned due to lightning.

Reigning premiers Neerim South were amongst those to put the four points on the ladder, alongside Yarragon, Buln Buln and Nyora who all finished outside the top six in 2025.

It was a strong four quarter performance from Ellinbank, who scored the biggest margin of the weekend over Trafalgar with a 46-goal win, the final score 66-20.

Ellinbank won all four quarters, recording a dominant final quarter, scoring 20 goals to Trafalgar's four goals.

Ellinbank's versatility and depth was a strong factor in the side's win.

Tay Wallace celebrated 150 club games with her usual elite speed and unmatched work rate while Rhi Haines celebrated 100 club games, defensively keeping Trafalgar second guessing all their attacking moves.

Ellinbank welcomed new players Rach McDonald and Lily Sheehan to the club, with both fitting in seamlessly to Ellinbank's game style.

It was a new look Nyora under coach Leanne Smith to take the points with a 26-goal win over Poowong.

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