A brilliant patch late in the second term set up Springbank’s victory over Central Highlands Football League rivals Bungaree on Saturday.
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In what was mostly a dour struggle, the Tigers’ stars were able to break open the contest just before half time with a four-goal burst to lead by 18 points at the main break.
Three of those majors came from Tom Eltringham and the other from coach Michael Searl, who converted after being awarded a free kick.
Just two more goals were scored for the entire game as the Tigers ran out comfortable victors, albeit by just 17 points.
Matt Tyler was a rock in defence for the Tigers, controlling the air with intercept marks while offering good drive into attack, Nick Couch, Joel Maher (who hurt his hamstring late in the game) and Tyler George were dominant in the midfield and Billy Driscoll was lively in attack.
For the Demons, Jackson Murphy, David Benson and Joel Mirtschin tried hard, but it was the Tigers that had more winners across the ground.
The result leaves Springbank a game clear at the top of the ladder, but sees Bungaree slide from the top four.
Buninyong has climbed into the four following its big win over Newlyn, while Learmonth jumped over Daylesford and into eighth spot following its six-point success against Ballan.
The Bulldogs take on Gordon in the standalone Sunday fixture this weekend.
In other results on Saturday, Beaufort, Hepburn, Waubra and Rokewood-Corindhap all landed big wins.
For the Grasshoppers, young talent Caius Barrenger kicked six goals in his comeback match following an anterior cruciate ligament injury.