A fast start set up Wyndhamvale’s win in the Western Region Football League division 2 season opener against North Footscray.
A battle between two finalists from last season, the Falcons got the jump early on the Devils, who were never able to recover.
The Falcons kicked 6.5 to one goal in the first quarter to lead by 35 points at the first break.
The goal scoring would dry up for the Falcons after the first quarter.
The margin was reduced to 30 points at the main break, with the Devils kicking the only goal for the quarter.
The Falcons then kicked the only goal of the third quarter to push the margin back out.
While the Devils were able to double their score in the final quarter, it wasn’t enough with the Falcons winning 8.9 (57)-4.8 (32)
Jack Tessari kicked three goals for the Falcons, while Mathiang Kak kicked two goals.
Alex McKinnon and Connor Yeoell were named their best.
In the other division 2 match on Saturday, Parkside was way too strong for Braybrook, winning 23.20 (158)-2.3 (15).
The Magpies had 12 goal kickers with Nathan Montague named best on ground.
Sunshine had beaten Albion in the other round one game on Good Friday.
In division 3, Tarneit started the season with a big win against North Sunshine.
The Titans jumped out of the blocks and led by 33 points at the first break. A seven goal second quarter had the Titans just short of 100 points at half time with the lead out to 81 points.
The second half was much of the same, with the Titans winning 27.20 (182)-6.3 (39).
Alex Roze kicked six goals in the win, while Jason Seduikis kicked five goals.
Brendan Binek, Roze and Micheal Naawi were named the best.
Brodie Raines was named the Roadrunners best.
In other games, West Footscray got its first win in more than 1311 days, beating the Laverton Magpies.
The Roosters lead throughout and were able to overcome some last quarter nerves to get the win, 11.4 (70)-7.7 (49).
Albanvale was too strong for Sunshine Heights in the other match.
After leading by just three points at half time, the Cobras kicked nine goals to five in the second half to come away with a 12.16 (88)-8.11 (59) win.
Brock Mclarty was named the Cobras best.
The Suns had the bye. They start their season this Saturday against Tarneit.
