It was a weekend for the travelling teams of the Ovens and King senior football competition, with the visitors taking the wins in all five senior games played on Saturday.
Whorouly shook off their loss last week with a composed 14.12 (96) to 5.8 (38) win over King Valley at Whitfield.
The match was set up through a blistering seven goals to one first quarter, but while the Roos fought hard for the full four quarters, the Lions were too strong.
Whorouly’s Michael Newton brought his season goal tally to 79 after booting nine majors, while Jessie Smith was electric in his first game back since round 10.
For the Roos, Charlie Davies was incredible, while Sam Evans and Sal Bettio continued to deliver week after week.
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Tarrawingee took the four points back from Hopperland after securing a 25-point win over Moyhu, 12.9 (81) to 8.8 (56).
An early 17-point quarter time margin was pushed out to 31 by half-time, with the Bulldogs outworking Moyhu and using the ball better.
Moyhu came back hard after the break and kicked four goals to two, trailing by 20 points with a quarter to play.
With the match still in the balance, Tarrawingee displayed their improvement, winning the quarter by five points in a pitch contest.
Cam Chamberlain was among the best on ground for the Bulldogs, assisted by Sam Piper (three goals) and Will Creed, while Moyhu’s Charlie Gibson, Harry Verdon and Jordie Hansted showed their class.
Goorambat went to the Hanger and emerged victorious, bolstering their premiership credentials with a 17.17 (119) to 10.9 (69) win over Bonnie Doon.
A contested opening term gave way to a dominant second quarter from the Bats.
Controlling the game, the Bats piled on 10 scoring shots for only three goals, and had the chance to ice the game early if they had been a bit more clinical in front of the big sticks.
Bonnie Doon brought the margin back slightly through the third, but a six goal to three to the Bats saw them over the line.
Brayden Stepien slotted five goals for the Bats, with Victor Butler and Sam Gladstone among their best, while Bonnie Doon’s Joel Sanford and Mason Tait finished with seven goals between them.
The win brings the Bats even on points with the Bombers, with Bonnie Doon retaining fourth on the ladder with the superior percentage.
Elsewhere, the margin was more pronounced.
Milawa were 12 goals too good for North Wangaratta, the Demons powering to an 18.11 (119) to 6.9 (45) win.
The Hawks were put on notice after the first quarter, which saw Milawa kick 10 goals to one and heap the pressure on the home side.
North Wangaratta worked hard to keep the margin from blowing out too much, but Milawa were simply too good.
Brady Bartlett led all comers with five goals for the Demons, with Jared Lea and Aaron Law among the best, while John Nanson and Jayden Adamo performed for the Hawks.
Greta completely ran the show at Friendlies Oval, cruising to a 181-point win over Benalla All Blacks, 33.28 (226) to 7.3 (45).
James McClounan slotted 10 goals for the Blues, with Harry Moran (six) and Lachie Kennet (four) also filling their boots.
The Blues go a game clear on top of the ladder with 44 points, with Bright (40), Milawa (40) Bonnie Doon (32), Goorambat (32) and Whorouly (24) rounding out the top six.
