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Eagles extend unbeaten start to new season Liam Durkin MAFFRA was too strong for Bairnsdale in Round 2 of Gippsland League football. The Redlegs took it up to the Eagles for a half, but fell away after the main break to lose by 53 points, 19.12 (126) to 10.13 (73). Playing at Maffra, Bairnsdale would have entertained thoughts of a win when it went into half-time with a 10-point lead, however, the Eagles then piled on eight goals to two in the third to take back the ascendency. A further six goals in the final quarter made sure of the result for Maffra, who again found goals from Daniel Bedggood who kicked five and Mitch Bennett who slotted four. The pair have started the season well in front of goal, in what has already seen some high individual returns across the league. Kade Renooy was damaging across half back, while the somewhat elusive name of former Port Adelaide forward John Butcher made an appearance in the goalkickers column with two. Others to play well for Maffra were Tom Thatcher, James Read, Danny Butcher and Hudson Holmes. Tyran Rees, Randall Stewart and Kieran Vickery were best for Bairnsdale. The win means new Eagles coach Anthony Robbins keeps his perfect record intact for at least another fortnight, as the competition now breaks for Easter. Maffra will travel to Moe when it returns, in what should be a good contest between two sides both with new coaches. The Eagles and Lions have won both their opening round matches, as has Leongatha, making those three teams the only unbeaten sides in the early part of the season. The Moe clash will lead in well to the 'Battle of the Birds' clash between Maffra and Sale the week after.
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