Match Reviews | Darley made it four flags in nine seasons with an all-the-way 34-point win over Sunbury at City Oval on Saturday.

A seven-goal blitz from the Devils in the opening term helped set up a monster 47-point lead at the first change to stun the Lions, who were making their first grand final appearance since 2016.

Five of those goals came in an extraordinary 11-minute period on the back of some Nick Hind brilliance who lit up the stage with his dare and run off half back, chiming in with two game breaking goals to send the Devils’ loyal and faithful into raptures.  

Sure, the Devils were kicking with the aid of a three-goal breeze, but the dominant nature of the display gave every indication this game was over as early as quarter time. 

Dan Jordan's trained to the minute soldiers confirmed their warm favorites tag in emphatic style to silence the Lions who were held scoreless and bereft of any momentum.

Darley's big guns came to play, proving a thorn in the Lions’ side from the outset.

Brett Bewley 40 disposals (22 contested, 12 clearances, 12 inside 50s), Hind 37 (9 inside 50s, 3 goals), Billy Myers 27 (13 rebound 50s), Luther Baker 25 (18 contested, 12 clearances) and Mace Cousins (122 ranking points, 2 goals) had massive days on the number front to deny the Lions who trailed in all areas around disposals, marks and general play.

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