Only, Redan's dominant first quarter damaged the Cobras and set up its 13.18 (96) to 5.10 (40) win in the Ballarat Football League at the City Oval on Saturday.

The Lions smothered an ill-disciplined Cobras in that opening term, piling on 6.6 to a solitary Cobra point.

Cobras' coach Cam Richardson, in the huddle, demanded his players stick to their structures. Players responded with hard, contested play the remaining three terms.

The Lions, while in clear control, became a little patchy in their intensity.

Lions' forward Nathan Horbury was in stellar form and produced the match highlight, slotting through a goal from the pack on a tight angle midway through the second quarter.

Mitchell Phelps booted a game-high three goals for the Lions while Scott Howson was the top-kicking Cobra with two goals.

Key Cobras goal-kicker Peter Shepherd was nullified by experienced full back Pat Britt and kept goalless.

Darley had the toughest battle of the day to overcome Ballarat by 30 points at Alfredton.

The Swans stuck to their guns before Darley drew away 14.8 (92) to 9.8 (62).

Lake Wendouree, Sunbury and North Ballarat City each won one-side game by 100 point or more.

Lake Wendouree 26.15 (171) d Melton South 8.7 (55)

Sunbury 19.18 (132) d Sebastopol 4.8 (32)

North Ballarat City 22.17 (149) d Melton 4.6 (30)

LADDER

REDAN 265.76 PERCENT 40 POINTS

NORTH BALLARAT CITY 234.80 40

DARLEY 177.82 36

LAKE WENDOUREE 143.91 32

BACCHUS MARSH 106.29 28

SUNBURY 98.58 24

East Point 94.45 24

Melton 58.54 14

Ballarat 84.26 12

Melton South 50.71 10

Sebastopol 28.56 4