South Morang jumps into NFL Division 3 top four after turning the tables on Watsonia

SOUTH Morang climbed into the Northern Football League Division 3 top four for the first time this year after a commanding win over Watsonia on Saturday.

Luke Shelton was best afield in South Morang’s win over Watsonia. Picture: Mark Wilson.

SOUTH Morang climbed into the Northern Football League Division 3 top four for the first time this year after a commanding win over Watsonia on Saturday.

The Lions conjured a 75-point turnaround from their Round 1 loss to the Saints, claiming a 16.8 (104) to 8.13 (61) victory at Mill Park Lakes Reserve.

Watsonia should have been closer at halftime, booting 2.10 in the opening two terms.

Kane Maghamez (five goals) and Luke Shelton made the visitors pay for their wastefulness as South Morang stormed to a 43-point victory.

The Lions climbed above Watsonia into fourth after their third-straight win.

Elsewhere, Epping belted Heidelberg West by 157 points to cement its top-three spot.

The Pingers kept the struggling Hawks goal-less for three quarters on their way to a 24.24 (168) to 1.5 (11) triumph.

Chris Chilcott led the way in front of goal for the victors with six majors.

Mernda recorded an impressive win over Banyule to sit a game clear of Epping in second.

The Demons did the damage in the second and third terms at RJ Brockwell Oval, booting 12 of their 16 goals.

David Hutchinson and Matt Campbell slotted 10 of the Demons’ majors.

St Mary’s remains the side to catch after its sixth win on the bounce. The Burras thumped Kilmore by 93 points.

In Division 2, Thomastown went down by 37 points against North Heidelberg.

Panton Hill produced a stirring seven-goal final quarter to pip Fitzroy Stars by three points and Hurstbridge confirmed itself as the team to beat with a 28-point victory over Diamond Creek. Lalor had the bye.