It wasn't how it was envisioned, but Lilydale celebrated 100 years in style, defeating Bridport 10.23 (83) to 4.5 (29).
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The Demons scored 10 behinds before scoring their first major but the reigning premiers showed their class in the last quarter with five unanswered goals.
Returning Sonny Whiting kicked five as Reuben Rothwell starred, while Bridport's Lachie Mason kicked two with Andy Sutton their best.
In honour of the Demons' 100th year, three sides eager to knock them - East Coast, Old Scotch and St Pats - all recorded 100-point victories.
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East Coast had 11 goalkickers in its 21.19 (145) to 1.8 (14) win over Perth with Nick Child and Andrew Zammit leading the way with four as the Swans returned home.
Cameron Upton was their best, while Jake Smith scored Perth's only major in the third quarter, with Colby Granger leading the way.
Old Scotch one-upped East Coast's goalkicking effort, with 12 players finding the big sticks in the Thistles' 22.10 (145) to 6.5 (41) win Meander Valley.
John McKenzie shone in his second game back, kicking four in a best-on-ground effort ahead of fellow recruit Aiden Jackman.
Brodie Vocke and Rory Lawrence, two of Meander's six goalkickers, were the side's two strongest players.
A dozen to Jake King saw St Pats be victorious over UTAS in Tim Faul's 250th senior game.
Booting half of the Saints' goals in the 24.20 (164) to 2.2 (14) win, King was best on ground while nine players registered majors as John Morgan and Lockwood Duncombe kicked UTAS' majors.
Old Launcestonians got on the winners list courtesy of a 13.14 (92) to 4.9 (33) win over Evandale.
The Eagles matched the Blues early but captain Cam Fraser (three goals) and Brady Demeijer led the charge as they escaped despite opposing skipper Jackson Davey's best efforts.
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As a sports-mad fan who loves to remain challenged, sports journalism always seemed the path for me and it's allowed me to do things I never thought possible. A keen racquet sports player, I'm experienced in that field, allowing me to do my job at a strong standard.
