By Justin Schwarze
Pakenham Football Club spent its weekend observing the competition while spoiling its mothers as the Lions enjoyed their round five bye in Outer East Division 1.
Yarra Glen made the trip to Alexandra worthwhile, edging out the Rebels 11.7 (73) to 12.11 (83).
Seville’s perfect record remained unblemished as the Blues hammered Yarra Junction 2.6(18) to 25.28(178).
Warburton Millgrove also won in emphatic fashion, battering Powelltown 26.14(170) to 2.4(16) at home.
Belgrave’s brave fourth-quarter effort got it past Yea in a thriller after the Magpies trailed by eight entering the final frame.
A late Ben Sandells goal for the Tigers brought the final score to 12.16(88) to 13.9(87) in favour of Belgrave.
In round six, Pakenham should have no trouble with Yarra Junction visiting Toomuc Reserve.
The Eagles are winless and have significant defensive issues so the Lions should use their fresh legs and dominate on the attacking front.
Luke Ryan, Bailey Stiles and Mason Hall will be crafty in the forward half, proving to be too much for the visitors and aiding Pakenham to an 18-goal drubbing.
Warburton Millgrove has established itself in the top tier of contenders in Division 1 and it will be on full display when Alexandra visits on Saturday.
The Burras are lethal going forward and will capitalise to win by 48 points and improve their record to 4-1.
Seville hosts a gritty and persistent Yea side in the next matchup, but Seville’s firepower will be overpowering as the Blues claim a 40-point win.
Belgrave and Powelltown will clash in an intriguing contest with both sides still trying to figure out where they sit.
The Magpies will be filled with confidence from last week’s result and it will flow over into this matchup, getting the job done by 18 points.
Yarra Glen has the bye.
