A CHANGE of the guard loomed in Nepean League when Dromana catapulted to a 28-point upset victory over 2008 premiers Sorrento.
Led by MPNFL interleague star Adam Hunter, the Tigers were too strong despite a good performance from big defender Doug Scott, son of former Hawthorn captain Don.
Pearcedale was described as ‘pathetic’ by coach Jason Chapple after its 33-point capitulation to Hastings, under former Collingwood utility Tyson Lane.
The Panthers were left with only 16 fit players in the third quarter after a spate of injuries and were steamrolled by the Blues.
Star spearhead Grant Masterton booted nine goals in Frankston’s 130-point drubbing of Red Hill, while neighbours Tyabb and Crib Point fought out an exciting, but low-scoring, draw.
In MPNFL Peninsula League, Seaford made its intentions to win a third consecutive premiership known with a 33-point victory over Langwarrin.
High-flying Tiger full-forward Michael Kraska kicked nine goals in the high-scoring clash.
Karingal, under former St Kilda star Justin Peckett, opened the season with a 122-point belting of wooden-spoon favourites Pines, while Mt Eliza found the right formula to down a competitive Frankston YCW by seven points in a thriller.
Mornington defeated Bonbeach by 31 points on the back of six goals from Laurie Knot, while Chelsea beat Edithvale-Aspendale by 29 points in a Sunday game.