A 10-GOAL haul by former Fremantle forward Josh Mellington helped Bears Lagoon-Serpentine avenge last year’s preliminary final loss to Pyramid Hill in the opening round of the Loddon Valley FNL action on the weekend.

After trailing last year’s grand finalists by 11-points at half time, the Bears responded with an 11-goal second half to defeat the Bulldogs by 15-points.

The 17.10 (112) to 14....