SENIOR footy marked a long-awaited return to Harry Trott Oval in Kennington when South Bendigo took on Eaglehawk on Easter Saturday.
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The Hawks dominated the first half and led 64-4 at the long break.
South's intensity and workrate lifted dramatically in the second half, but it was the Hawks who soared to a 53-point victory.
Eaglehawk full-forward Matt Gilmore kicked six goals.
The Borough's best included defender Tyler Miles, Brodie Collins, ruckman Tim Nicolson, Ben McPhee, Jesse Collins and captain Luke Button.
Final scores: Eaglehawk 13.14 (92) d South Bendigo 5.9 (39).
Eaglehawk's Brodie Filo kicks for goal in the clash with South Bendigo at Harry Trott Oval in Kennington. Picture: PETER WEAVING
Matt Gilmore wins this marking duel in Eaglehawk's win against South Bendigo.
Eaglehawk coach Luke Monaghan makes some positional moves at the quarter-time break. Picture: PETER WEAVING
GALLERY: South Bendigo v Eaglehawk
GALLERY: South Bendigo v Eaglehawk
GALLERY: South Bendigo v Eaglehawk
GALLERY: South Bendigo v Eaglehawk
GALLERY: South Bendigo v Eaglehawk
GALLERY: South Bendigo v Eaglehawk
GALLERY: South Bendigo v Eaglehawk
GALLERY: South Bendigo v Eaglehawk
GALLERY: South Bendigo v Eaglehawk
South Bendigo's Matthew Chisari and Eaglehawk's Ben McPhee.
Ricky Dudley handpasses to Brock Rogers.
GALLERY: South Bendigo v Eaglehawk
GALLERY: South Bendigo v Eaglehawk
GALLERY: South Bendigo v Eaglehawk
South Bendigo's Jarrod Postle spoils Matt Gilmore.
South Bendigo coach Jeff Brennan.
Eaglehawk's Cal Baldwin and Damian Wust at the quarter-time huddle.
GALLERY: South Bendigo v Eaglehawk
