Keilor’s winning streak passed 700 days but it wasn’t without a fright in the Essendon District Football League premier division on Saturday.
The Blues faced Strathmore in a top of the table clash on Saturday in wet and cold conditions at Lebanon Reserve.
The match lived up to its billing with the result going down the wire, with the Blues winning, 9.13 (67)- 8.17 (65).
For most of the game, it was the Mores that looked the better team but they weren’t able to convert on its dominance.
They kicked 1.9 in the second quarter, while the Blues kicked 3.4 to lead by 21 points at the half.
The Mores turned up the screws in the third quarter kicking 5.4 to take a four point lead into the final quarter.
Both sides had chances in the final quarter. A Chris Kosmas goal after an end to end play put the Blues back in front with minutes to go.
Mitch Purcell had the chance to be the hero for the Mores, but missed. The ball was headed back in the Mores forward line as the siren went.
Josh Honey, Kosmas and Oskar Smartt kicked two goals each for the Blues.
Defender James Bailey, Honey and Corey Ellis were named the Blues best.
The Blues sit 12 points clear at the top of the ladder after 14 rounds.
In other matches, Deer Park got bragging rights against East Keilor, winning 12.9 (81)-9.16 (70).
After scores were level at quarter time, the Lions were able to come away with a 12.9 (81)-9.16 (70) win.
Four players kicked two goals each for the Lions. Jack Noonan and Alex Tran were named their best.
The Lions remain in ninth spot.
In division 1, Hillside came from behind at three quarter time to beat Tullamarine, 11.23 (89)-10.5 (65) and Keilor lost to Oak Park, 18.7 (115)-6.5 (41).
Taylors Lakes and Burnside Heights both had wins in division 2.
