Nova K. Williams 
Tara Murray
Diggers Rest and Woodend-Hesket both picked up a point in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday.
Little separated the Burras and Romsey all day at Bloomdale Oval.
The Redbacks, who had no reserves due to a number of absentee players with COVID-19, led the first two substitutions by seven points.
Scores were tied in the final break with the game going to the wire with the Burras winning 14.7(91)-14.6(90).
Thomas Schwarzenberg, Marcus Calvaresi, Mitchell Jensen and Mitchell Day each scored two goals for the Burras.
Chris Lawton was named their best.
For the Redbacks, Corey Pertzel, who was one of five players to score two goals, was named their best.
The game was equally close at Gilbert Gordon Oval, with the Hawks sneaking home against Melton Centrals.
The Centrals were the better team in the first half, leading by 21 points at the main break.
The Hawks threw the magnets at halftime and hit the forward in the third quarter, to lead by three points at the final break.
Both teams had their chances in the final quarter, with the Hawks winning 9.15(69)-10.8(68).
Tom Gawthorp scored four goals for the Hawks with Marcus Stapleton named their best.
For Centrals, Jarryd Underwood, Ricky Hawkins and Dylan Clarke each scored three goals. Samuel Apineru was named their best.
Lancefield picked up their first win of the season beating the Western Rams.
Both teams entered the game looking for their first victory and it was the Tigers who got the jump early.
They were able to extend their lead on each break, winning 15.10 (100)-3.5 (23).
Jay Russell scored four goals in his first game of the season, while Michael Conlan was named best on the ground.
Ashley Gray scored two of the Rams’ three goals with Ricky Cameron named their best.
Riddell suffered their first loss of the season against a solid Wallan unit.
The Bombers were held scoreless in the first quarter and had just one on the board at halftime.
The Magpies were able to extend the lead in the second half, winning 15.11 (101)-7.6 (48).
Corey Grindlay scored six goals in a better run performance for the Magpies.
Ben Sonogan scored three goals for the Bombers with Josh Grabham named their best.
The Burras are the only undefeated team, with Wallan second with a loss.
