Practice makes perfect for Goulburn Valley League sides

Rochester welcomed Bendigo Football League outfit Sandhurst to Moon Oval, going down by a four-goal margin.

It was hot at the coalface for the Tigers, but the side showed promising signs as it readies for the ultimate test in round one — Kyabram.

Crossing state lines, Moama Recreation Reserve had a rampant Echuca roll Melbourne's Doncaster East in a practice match on Saturday.

Andrew Walker's charges began with a bang and blew out to an unassailable lead to claim bragging rights with the final score reading 13.5 (93) to 6.6 (42).