SPRINGBANK didn't waste any time bouncing back to form, recording a convincing victory against Buninyong on Saturday afternoon.
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The Central Highlands Football League reigning premiers, humbled by Beaufort last weekend, recorded a 41-point win at Wallace.
Springbank banged through eight goals to one in a blistering third term to put the result beyond doubt at the final change.
Bill Driscoll returned for his first game of the season and booted three majors for the home side, which named Tim Malone and Paul McMahon as its other standout players.
Jack Romeril kicked three goals for the Bombers to be their best.
"We didn't sugarcoat it, (Beaufort) was too good for us last week and we were well below our best," Tigers joint-coach Michael Searl said.
"The good thing about football at this time of year, it gives you a chance to redeem yourself and our boys were sensational today."
Elsewhere, Bungaree recruit Christian Elliott finished with an eight-goal haul in the Demons' 132-point triumph against Clunes, Gordon won the derby over Ballan by 45 points, while Beaufort continued on its winning ways with a 51-point success against Newlyn.
Rokewood-Corindhap beat Carngham-Linton, Dunnstown forward Peter McGettigan kicked 12 goals in the Towners’ big win over Skipton and Waubra handed Smythesdale a 131-point belting, with Tim Boyle steering through eight majors.
Learmonth got the better of Creswick under lights on Saturday night, while the spa country derby between Daylesford and Hepburn completes the round on Sunday.
ROUND 3
Bungaree 22.21 (153) d Clunes 3.3 (21)
Springbank 18.12 (120) d Buninyong 12.7 (79)
Beaufort 15.13 (103) d Newlyn 7.10 (52)
Dunnstown 29.12 (186) d Skipton 8.3 (51)
Waubra 21.18 (144) d Smythesdale 2.1 (13)
Rokewood-Corindhap 18.15 (123) d Carngham-Linton 11.4 (70)
Learmonth 11.14 (80) d Creswick 5.7 (37)
Daylesford v Hepburn on Sunday