Step ahead: Greenvale's Rhys Johnson contests the ball with Avondale Heights' Dean Bartrop.
First hands: Greenvale ruckman Cameron Wight wins an aerial duel.
Reaching out: Avondale Heights' Nathan Byrne runs onto the ball. Pictures: Marco De Luca
IT was a tough start to the Essendon District Football League premier division season for Avondale Heights as Greenvale powered to an 81-point win at Greenvale Reserve.
Greenvale tall Rhys Bloomfield booted seven majors to spearhead the Jets' attack while Avondale Heights avenues to goal were limited in the 14.18 (102) to 3.3 (21) thrashing.