NORTH Ringwood fell to its first loss of the Eastern Football League division 3 season on Saturday.
The Saints lost to Wantirna South by one point after being unable to surpass the Devils after drawing within a point late in the final quarter.
In wet and trying conditions the Saints took a slim lead at three-quarter time but fell behind and never recovered. Dwayne Kelly, Daniel Wood and Anthony Sharp were named best players for the Saints.
EFL division 3 ladder: North Ringwood 36 points, 162.33 per cent; Glen Waverley Hawks 32, 129.40; Templestowe 28, 123.76; Boronia 28, 121.20; Heathmont 24, 118.47; Ringwood 20, 110.31; Mitcham 20, 102.44; Wantirna South 16, 105.94; Chirnside Park 16, 94.64; Warrandyte 8, 67.18; Whitehorse Pioneers 8, 44.25; Coldstream 4, 79.18.