The match was a game of two halves, with Bungaree dominating early only to see Daylesford fight back hard in one of the greatest comebacks in the club's history.

Andrew Button again impressed in just his second game back, booting five goals.

Joel Adams was also a catalyst in Daylesford's comeback, providing great drive from the half-back line and through the midfield.

Bungaree came out all guns blazing, putting a lot of scoreboard pressure on Daylesford early with a five goal to zero opening quarter.

The second quarter didn't get any better for the Bulldogs, as Bungaree continued to build on its lead.

Daylesford managed to get two goals on the board, however Bungaree still extended its lead to 43 points at the main break.

Playing-coach Luke Beattie pleaded with his players to prevent the run of the Bungaree backmen from the half-back line.

The Bulldogs looked like a totally different side in the third quarter, and the more accountable style of football they played paid dividends as they held their opponents to just one goal for the term.

Cade O'Brien and Luke Adams were instrumental through the midfield, while Jack Savige relished his new role at centre half-back, totally shutting out his Bungaree opponent in the second half.

Daylesford still trailed by 20 points at three quarter-time.

Bungaree went defensive, but the Bulldogs rose to the challenge, slowly pegging back the lead goal by goal thanks to forwards Andrew Button, Sam Winnard and Luke Beattie to get over the line.

Reserves

THE Daylesford reserves also recorded an impressive victory, soundly beating Bungaree by 53 points.

Forward Chris Mobbs kicked five goals in his return match.

Daylesford's defence proved to be impenetrable, with Luke Evans leading the way by keeping his opponent quiet and taking marks on the last line of defence to prevent many Bungaree scoring opportunities.

Ruckman James Petrie and midfielder Grant Boyd were also important around the ground.