Match Reviews | At the halfway mark of the home and away season, the competition is still wide open with finals spots and double chances all on the line in the run home.

Sunbury’s explosive first quarter proved too much for Bacchus Marsh to claw back, as the Lions secured a 39-point win and maintained their push for a top-two finish.

In typical fashion, Sunbury came out firing.

The opening term saw them pile on 8.5 (53) to the Cobras’ 2.1 (13), with Daniel Johnston slotting three majors to help set the tone.

The early dominance laid the groundwork for the rest of the contest, forcing Bacchus Marsh to play catch-up.

While the second term was even, the Cobras needed a big third quarter to mount a comeback.

But with both defences locking down, it took nearly 10 minutes for Isaac Nixon to register the first goal of the half.

A late pair of goals allowed Bacchus Marsh to narrowly win the quarter, but they still faced a 27-point deficit heading into the final term.

Sunbury’s defensive control continued into the last, where just two goals were scored – both by the Lions – as they cruised to 39-point victory.

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