CARDROSS dealt with the Friday night lights to claim an impressive opening round victory over Gol Gol in the Millewa Football Netball League.

The Lions were able to hold last year's grand finalists at bay in a low scoring final quarter to record an eight-point win - 9.6 (60) to 7.10 (52).

It was the ideal first-up result for new coach Pat Irwin.

The Hawks would rue their inaccuracy in front of ...