BAMBILL, a distant third last season behind WFNL women's premiers Werrimull and Cardross, were hoping to close the gap on the top two this season.

On Saturday's form at Lake Cullulleraine that may already have happened.

On a hot afternoon, the Saints torched the Lions by 104 points to show they are going to be the real deal in 2025.

Bambill kept Cardross scoreless in the first half and only all...