Bullen Templestowe produce come-from-behind stunner in Division 2

Bulleen Templestowe edged out Eltham Collegians by one point in a stunning come-from-behind performance to kick-start their year on the right foot in Division 2. Down by 33 points at the main break, the Bullants began to make inroads before a three-goal to one final quarter gave them the slightest of leads at exactly the right time. Matthew Stella snagged four for the Bullants, while Ben Gill recorded five for the unlucky Turtles.

Yarra Valley held off a fast-finishing Emmaus St Leo’s to record their first win of the 2016 season at Bennettswood Sports Ground. Up by 34 and looking comfortable with one term left to play, the Bushrangers allowed five goals to three to run out 23-point winners at the final siren. James Fleming starred in a best-on-ground display, while teammate, Jordan Canham, kicked four majors. Chris Beluszar continued his hot form in front of goal from 2015, booting four for the Animals.

An eight-goal opening term helped Melbourne High School Old Boys register a 48-point victory against Richmond Central at Kevin Bartlett Reserve. Beau Jellis and Nick Hawking combined for eight majors for MHSOB, while last year’s third-placed Fullerton Medal vote-getter, Ricky Costanzo, ran riot for the Snakes.

West Brunswick were unable to continue the form which took them to last year’s Division 3 premiership as they were defeated by Preston Bullants to the tune of 50 points at Ransford Oval. With just four points separating the sides at the last break, the young and highly-fancied Bullants outfit booted eight goals to one in a dominant display of fourth quarter football. Roland Buttigieg kicked four for the winning side, while Louis Martin was best for the Westies.