KILMORE are two from two in the Northern Football Netball League division three men’s competition after accounting for Heidelberg West by 20 points on Saturday afternoon.
A fast start at Heidelberg Park saw the Blues kick the opening five goals of the afternoon as they shot out to a 27-point lead at quarter time, 35-8.
With a strong breeze behind their backs, Heidelberg West did plenty of attacking in the second term but could only manage two goals from 10 scoring shots, while the Blues battled manfully to add one goal in the term to hold a 15-point lead at the main break, 43-28.
Heidelberg West kicked the opening goal of the third term and closed the gap to seven points. But Kilmore look to be a different outfit in 2025, and finished with a flurry, kicking four goals in red time to take a match-winning 31-point lead at the final change, leading 68-37.
The Hawks asked many questions in the final term as they reduced the margin to 18 points, but it was Kilmore’s day as they held on to win 11.11 (77) to 7.15 (57).
Josh Coe took the points in a thrilling ruck battle with Jarryd Coulson, while Chris Barton, Mick Marrett, Kye Maher, Jesse Taylor and Josh Alford were also named in the best.
Barton, for his part, finished with three goals.
It makes for an intriguing round four battle with Kinglake, after the Lakers took a standout result in recording an 18-point victory over Epping.
In other round three results, Laurimar took a 61-point victory over Mernda, while near-unbackable premiership favourites Fitzroy Stars took a 131-point win over Old Eltham.
Netball will return for the final round of grading on Friday night.
