Match Reviews | Sandhurst smashed the record score achieved by a senior footy team in Saturday’s fifth round of the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL season.

The Dragons racked up an incredible tally of 54.23 (347) in a 333-point victory on Maryborough’s turf at Princes Park.

Matches across the BFNL were part of the Pat Cronin Foundation which raised awareness of violence, in particular the “coward punch”.

The day also became a fund-raiser for the foundation and its work with sporting clubs, schools, and community groups.

Previous record score in Bendigo FNL history was 49.28 (322) by the Peter Bradbury-coached South Bendigo against Kennington at Harry Trott Oval, Kennington in 1990.

A tally of 11 goals in the opening term was a remarkable start by Sandhurst against the Magpies.

The Dragons added a remarkable 17 goals in the second to lead 179-13 by half-time.

Sandhurst’s intensity at the contest did not let up.

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