Logan Morey was back to his best for Yarrawonga, while Williams’s five goals and Cam Wilson’s three were also creative in the stirring comeback. 

For Wangaratta, they had excellent players in Daniel Sharrock, Matthew Kelly, Liam McVeigh, Callum Moore, Cameron Barrett, and Michael Newton. 

Wangaratta Rovers have all but wrapped up a finals spot after they beat Lavington by six points in a hotly contested clash at the Lavington Sportsground. 

Brodie Filo with 36 possessions and Sam Murray 42 starred for the Hawks while Alex Marklew with three goals was pivotal up forward before injuring an ankle late in the game. 

For Lavington, it was another tale of woe and missed opportunity in front of goal as they booted an atrocious 6-19 including 2-6 in the last quarter when the game was to be won. 

Shaun Driscoll, Ewan Mackinlay and Tom Hargreave had plenty of the footy for the Panthers who now face a season-defining clash this Saturday away to Wodonga. 

The Bulldogs were ruthless in their 73-point hammering of rivals Wodonga Raiders to break a five-game losing streak – a win on Saturday against Panthers and they can plan finals. 

Five goals to Oscar Wilding and excellent games from Thomas Johnson, Joshua Mathey, Charlie Morrison, and Jett Cassidy sent the Dogs two games clear in the fifth spot. 

Cameron Ellis-Yolmen, Nelson Bowey, Bradley St John and Hayden Clarke were the best for the Raiders while Tom Bracher kicked two goals as the Dogs retained the Mayor’s Cup. 

Albury celebrated the return of coach Anthony Miles from a long-term injury with a 39-point win over North Albury at the Albury Sportsground. 

Miles played three quarters in a successful return as the Tiger’s dominant first half set up the win and regain top position on the ladder by percentage over Yarrawonga. 

Riley Bice, Isaac Muller, and Jake Page were outstanding for the Tigers, while Jeff Garlett proved dangerous with three goals. 

North Albury showed great character in an improved second half with lionhearted leader George Godde the standout, Jack Reynolds and Cayden Winter were other excellent performers.  

NETBALL 

Yarrawonga overcame a sluggish start to defeat second-placed Wangaratta by four goals in a sensational match between the two powerhouse sides. 

Wangaratta had started brilliantly to lead by five goals at quarter time with Issy Byrne and Brooke Pryse leading the way. 

Not to be denied the Pigeons responded in savage fashion to outscore the Magpies by nine goals in the second quarter to lead by four at half time which was the final margin. 

Laura Davis was best on court for Yarrawonga while up forward Maddy Allan ignited the second-quarter revival in the 42-38 victory. 

North Albury recorded one of its best wins for the season when they defeated Albury 43-23 to put a serious dent in the Tiger’s finals hopes. 

Sophia Kohlhagen and Lily Kelly were outstanding in the goals for the Hoppers, while Lilly Howe was best for Albury at the opposite end. 

Lavington led by another dominant Christine Oguche shooting display eclipsed Wang Rovers 60-31. Oguche potted 41 goals and combined superbly with Liv Sanson. 

Wodonga Raiders continued its brilliant form by hammering Wodonga 71-38, with the dynamic pair of Emily Stewart (36 goals) and Taylor Donelan (35 goals) almost unstoppable in attack.