BUNGAREE 19.12 (126) d GORDON 13.16 (94)
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There is no such thing as a premiership hangover at Bungaree.
The reigning premiers put in a clinical display against potential flag threat Gordon, winning by 32 points.
In the end, it was a streak of seven consecutive goals from the Demons in the second quarter that proved the difference.
Flashy forward Luke Mirtschin was unstoppable in front of goals, booting 10 majors for Bungaree in a best on ground display, while Chris McGuigan kicked five for the Eagles.
Gordon's Adam Toohey played no part in the match after quarter time, after copping a crunching knock from Bungaree coach Heath Pyke.
NEWLYN 28.20 (188) d SMYTHESDALE 1.3 (9)
Will Young kicked 13 goals as Newlyn smashed lowly Smythesdale by a whopping 179 points.
It was one-way traffic all day flowing the the way of the Cats, as they stormed to the biggest win of the round
The lone Smythesdale goal came in the third quarter, as Newlyn dominated the entire contest.
Both sides seemed to escape the match injury-free.
BUNINYONG 12.7 (79) d LEARMONTH 7.9 (51)
A dominant second-half has seen Buninyong account for Learmonth by 28 points.
Three goals to Bomber Jarrod Morgan proved to be the difference between the two sides, with young star Jack Robertson and Glen Phelps chipping in with two each.
Buninyong dominated the second-half, despite Learmonth holding its own in the midfield battle for much of the day.
David Wright, George Dyson and Tait Niddrie all impressed for the Lakies.
HEPBURN 27.15 (177) d CLUNES 7.5 (47)
A 10-goal third term has seen Hepburn start its 2014 season in style, thrashing Clunes by 130 points at home.
Lee Cox bagged four majors in his first match back for the Burras, while Dan O'Halloran and Bradley McKay were also influential.
The Magpies kicked just two points in second-half, despite strong performances from Ben Newton and Samuel Baird.
Clunes' loss was soured by injuries to Michael McKenzie (hamstring) and Nick Hind (broken arm).
BALLAN 17.15 (117) d CRESWICK 9.4 (58)
Four second-half goals to Mark Williams has seen Ballan ease to a 59-point win over Creswick.
Zachary Peoples and Shaun Campbell were influential for the visitors.
Liam Hepworth, Ryan Pompe and Alex Code each kicked two for Creswick.
SPRINGBANK 22.11 (143) d DUNNSTOWN 9.4 (58)
Springbank has belted Dunnstown to the tune of 85 points.
A seven-goal haul to Paul McMahon saw the visitors kick clear after a tight opening half.
Dunnstown's loss was compounded by an injury to big recruit Pete McGettigan, who left the ground inside the opening five minutes with a knee complaint and didn't return.
Towner Joel Murphy was issued a yellow card for head-high contact, while team mate Joel Williams was reported for striking off the ball.
Michael Searle, Joel Maher and Billy Driscoll dominated for the Tigers.
WAUBRA 18.19 (127) d CARNGHAM-LINTON 8.10 (58)
Grant Luscombe has led Waubra to a memorable win over Carngham-Linton in his first match as senior coach.
The Roos belted the Saints - coached by Glenn Treacy, also for the first time - by 69 points.
Clinton Molloy and Nickolas Aringo booted three each for the victors, while Tim Mullane bagged two in a best on ground performance.
Bradley McDonald was the Saints' only multiple goal kicker, booting four majors.
BEAUFORT 11.20 (86) d DAYLESFORD 6.10 (46)
A resurgent Beaufort has started its season with a comprehensive 40-point win over Daylesford.
The Crows led at every break, with Jacob Ewart and Scott Howard combined for seven majors, with the latter arguably the best on the ground.
The Bulldogs struggled to find an avenue to goal, with six players kicking singles.
The home side faltered late, kicking only four behinds in the final term.
ROKEWOOD-CORINDHAP 18.16 (124) d SKIPTON 12.7 (79)
A seven-goal haul from Caius Barrenger has steered Rokewood-Corindhap to victory over Skipton.
The Emus' defence had was put under siege by a superiors Beaufort spread, with eight players alongside Barrenger registering majors.
The Emus salvaged some respect with a strong finish.
Skipton's Thomas Breed fought valiantly with three goals, while Matthew Rea was his sides best.