- Hepburn 9.20 (74) Learmonth 7.6 (48)
ALTHOUGH far from its scintillating best, Hepburn kept a perfect start to the season intact with a 26-point win over Learmonth on Saturday.
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The Burras were almost victims of their own inaccuracy, polling 20 behinds in blustery conditions at Hepburn.
Olver's side had a multitude of exclusions before the match, with key players Lee Cox, Jacob Graham and Brad McKay all late withdrawals.
The void was clearly felt by Hepburn, and the travelling Lakies managed to hold a slender lead as far as three quarter time.
Matthew Bond was a colossus for Learmonth, nailing three majors, while he was well aided by Brodrick Campbell and Patrick McGuigan, who contributed two goals each.
Playing coach Brenton Powell was a forceful presence around the ground, while swingman Ryan Barnes was impressive.
Down by four points at the final change, Hepburn took advantage of a strong tailwind in the fourth quarter and began converting their opportunities to snatch the fixture.
- Dunnstown 15.10 (100) Newlyn 10.7 (67)
DUNNSTOWN is one of eight teams with a square win-loss ledger after the opening two rounds of season 2016.
Dunnstown held the lead at the main break and then kicked clear in the third and fourth terms to record a 33-point success at home.
Peter McGettigan booted four majors in a solid display in attack for the victors.
Dunnstown was well served by young defender Tim O’Shea, who had the job on Cats forward Will Young (four goals).
- Creswick 18.19 (127) Clunes 3.8 (26)
CRESWICK proved far too polished for Clunes in a 101-point triumph on home soil.
Onballers Joel Antonio and Joel Berry were standouts for the Wickers, which were also well served by Darrien Mann off a wing and up forward.
Liam Hepworth kicked three goals for the winners, while Jesse Baird managed two for the Magpies.
The Magpires named Jason Yole as their best for the day.
- Buninyong 13.15 (93) Daylesford 9.9 (63)
BUNINYONG marched towards its clash against reigning premiers Springbank with a hard-fought victory over Daylesford on Saturday.
Led in the middle by Ned Gilbert and Matt Caris, the Bombers collected a 30-point win against a Bulldogs outfit that led at quarter time and was within two goals of the home side at the final change.
Bomber Jake Dunne kicked four goals to be the leading forward on the ground, while Seb Walsh managed three majors for the visitors, which were best served by onballer Jordan Alexander.
Daylesford now prepares for arch-rivals Hepburn on Sunday.
