Four goals from Darcy Lang proved the difference as Colac snapped a four-game losing streak against South Barwon.
The former Geelong and Carlton player proved too hard to handle for the Swans, as the Tigers climbed to within percentage of the top five with a 25-point victory at McDonald Reserve, 9.13 (67) to 6.6 (42).
Colac jumped to a 17-point lead at quarter time and never surrendered its advantage to last year’s grand finalists.
Defender Jarrod Walters was also impressive, as was former Geelong Falcon Jal Makuey and big man Zach Zdybel.
Team of the Year defender Jack Driver’s ability to go forward and kick goals was again on display for South, who was missing captain Matt Caldow (hamstring) among a host of key players.
Driver finished with two majors, while debutant Max Mawson gave Swans fans a rare highlight when he hit the scoreboard in the first quarter.
A missed shot at goal after the final siren from Geelong West star Phil Moimoi has seen Bell Park keep its unbeaten start to the season by the barest of margins.
The Sydney VFL-listed Moimoi won a free kick for holding the ball just moments before time expired, but his attempt from 40m out directly in front missed to the right.
The Dragons, who led by 32 points at three-quarter time, won 12.11 (83) to 11.16 (82) for their best start to a season since ???
Newcomer Eli Pearce kicked three goals, and Matt Jones and Will Tobin managed two apiece for the winners.
Defensive duo Steve Bensted and Ben Lloyd were Bell Park’s best.
Tom Drennan, Lachie Horniblow, and Max Kelly each kicked two goals for the Giants, whose best were Angus Codd and Tylar Watts.
St Joseph’s kicked ten of the last 12 goals of its clash with Newtown & Chilwell to maintain its unbeaten start to the 2024 season.
Trailing by seven points early in the third quarter, Joeys produced a seven-goal burst that proved the difference in the 17.8 (110) to 10.7 (67) victory.
Defender Luke Webb carried on his form from Anzac Day, with ruck Oli Northam and young gun Max McLachlan also impressive.
Co-captain Luke Maddock and recruit Will O’Dwyer each kicked two goals for the 3-2 Towners.
An inaccurate Leopold has taken care of business at Bisinella Oval, beating Lara by 69 points.
The reigning premier led at every change, and a five-goal-to-none final term sealed a 16.23 (119) to 7.8 (50) victory.
Winger Luke Justin scored three goals for the Polders, and Tom Gordon, Sam Scott, and Connor Giddings each scored two.
Key defender Trent Thompson and youngster Riley Hayden were Leopold’s best.
Dylan Jose managed three goals for the Cats. Backman Dan Weigl and midfielder Aaron Stone again produced solid performances.
North Shore proved too strong for the struggling St Albans in recording a 60-point win at Windsor Park.
The Seagulls jumped to a 23-point lead at quarter time before claiming their second win of the season, 13.12 (90) to 4.6 (30).
Recruit Nathan Arbon continued his impressive form with three goals from the midfield, while co-captain Jacob Miljevic and defender Cam Primmer also stood out.
Jacob Russell and the returning Bailey Brogden battled hard for the Supersaints.
St Mary’s made light work of a severely undermanned Grovedale, registering a percentage-boosting 185-point win at Burdoo Reserve.
The Saints had 12 individual goalkickers, led by six from Sam Dobson, in the 31.15 (201) to 2.4 (16) whitewash.
Debutant Joe McCarthy and key forward Tom Gillett kicked the Tigers’ two goals.
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