OLD SCOTCH yet again flexed their prowess over a touted 2016 contender.
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The Thistles held Lilydale goalless in the second quarter at NTCA Ground as the reigning premiers secured a 14.6 (90) to 8.5 (53) victory on Saturday.
Jacob Terry (four goals) led from the front as Kim Curtis’ men were always in control.
George Walker and Michael Murfett finished with three majors as Chris Hughes, Joshua Frankcombe and Tom Pedley performed strongly
Reuben Rothwell, Jake Tuckerman and Joby Reynolds were the Demons’ best, while Andrew McLean (two goals) was their only multiple goalkicker.
Lilydale drop to third spot, four points behind Uni-Mowbray in second.
PROSPECT pinched an eight-point victory over Old Launcestonians at Prospect Park.
The Hawks were in front all day but a scoreless final term almost cost them four points – eventually winning 10.8 (68) to 9.6 (60).
Jake Goodyer, Lockwood Duncombe and Kaleb Thomas kicked two goals each in the win, while Keiran Carlton, Cohen Hart and Will Stoltenberg had days to remember.
Jeremey Jackson (three goals), Lochie Hanson and Tim Wheeler were sound contributors in defeat.
TAMAR CATS put up an honourable fight against Uni-Mowbray at University Oval, but fell away to a 44-point loss.
The visitors were up by five points at quarter time before the Eagles began to find their grove – kicking 13 goals to five in the remaining three terms to win 15.9 (99) to 8.7 (55).
Shannon Mulvey booted seven goals and was well assisted by Aaron Taylor (four), David Abraham, Corey Bosworth and Grant Hogarth.
For Tamar, Simon Dingemanse (three majors), Liam Shegog and Joel Thompson worked tirelessly.
EVANDALE demolished Meander Valley 17.21 (123) to 4.11 (35), despite the Suns holding a six-point buffer after one quarter.
However, Meander Valley only managed 1.8 during the remaining three stanzas compared to the Eagles’ 15.19 – resulting in an 88-point defeat.
Clinton Black finished with a six-goal haul, while Tom Chugg kicked four majors in support.
Around the ground Billy Jack, Warrick Johnson and Brady Wagner turned it on.
Luke Howell was named the Suns’ most productive.
ST PATS showed no mercy against Perth, thrashing the Magpies by whopping 138 points.
The Saints had 42 scoring shots to their opponents nine – winning 24.18 (162) to 3.6 (24) at home.
Alex Russell (six goals) led the assault, which seen 11 Saints kick a major.
Captain Tom Hilder, Sam Lee and Andrew Scolyer were dominant all day, while Jason Reeves, Levi Koster and Alan Dabner were Perth’s best.
Reeves, Harley Thomas and Josh Summers booted Perth’s goals. St Pats and Evandale are tied on 32 points in fourth position.