Bendigo led by 2 points at three quarter time but a dominant display in the final term saw Port Melbourne win their 24th consecutive game.
Despite an impressive effort from Bendigo they ran out of legs in the final term going down 19.10.124 to 14.12.96.
Tom Bellchambers was once again impressive in the ruck for Bendigo while Essendon rookie Cory Dell’Olio booted three goals.
Bendigo now turn their attention to the Casey Scorpions next Sunday at Casey Fields.
Port Melbourne: 19.10.124
Bendigo 14.12.96
Goalkickers
Port Melbourne: D. Galea 5, C. Cain 3, W. Burstin 3, S. Valenti 2, J. Baird, A. Bonaddio, M. Dillon, S. Dwyer, H. O''Farrell, M. Pitt.
Bendigo: M. Little 3, C. Dell’Olio 3, B. Lee 2, T. Bellchambers, B. Duscher, J. Thompson, S. Stroobants, J. Merrett, N. O’Brien.
Best
Port Melbourne: J. Baird, S. Pleming, C. Cain, W. Burstin, D. Grice, S. Valenti.
Bendigo: T. Bellchambers, A. Davey, W. Schultz, R. Dyson, K. Reimers, B. Lee.
