Bairnsdale won its third consecutive “A” grade Gippsland League match, the win propelling it into the top five.
The Redlegs led by six goals at half time and were relentless in the second half, closing the match out with an impressive 12-goal win over a perennial tricky opponent.
Anna Mooney (27 goals) and Sally Deller (18) led from the front, with Brielle Malady a clear best on court.
Bairnsdale led by three goals at half time in “B” grade as they searched for their first win of the season.
The game was up for grabs at three quarter time with Sale leading by a solitary goal, the Magpies finishing strongly to win by four goals.
Remy Clarke, Sofie Hermann and Rose Langley were the better players for the Redlegs.
Bairnsdale scored its third win of the season in “C” grade, dominant winners by 26 goals.
Annora Virgo was in superb form in the circle shooting 32 goals, joined in the best by Sofie Herman and Thi Le.
Fortunes fluctuated in the under 17 match, but it was the Redlegs who were steadiest in the second half, winning by three goals, taking its record to seven wins and two losses.
Eve Sabell scored 21 goals, with Mia Ballinger, Heidi Allen and Sophie Scott all having better than average games.
Sale and Bairnsdale played a dramatic 33-all draw in the under 15s with both unbeaten sides not prepared to concede an inch down the stretch.
Chloe Allen, Olivia Pearson and Tahlia Chila all in good form for Redlegs in a high-quality match.
The fifth-placed Magpies outplayed the sixth ranked Bairnsdale in the under 13s, winning by 13 goals.
Roxie Jackson, Haylo Taylor and Macy Brodribb all battled hard for the Redlegs.
