Joeve Cooper kicked three goals and was named best on for United in its 11.10 (76) to 11.7 (73) victory.
He was joined by Brayden Sciuto, Declan Newbound, Levy Tejones, Mitchell Serra and Nicholas Loverso as standouts for United.
Tom Moylan was the Bears’ best, while Zac Metcalf, Noah Vivona and Kye Warrin kicked two goals each.
Bailey Pyke's six goals wasn't enough for Kyabram as it went down to Rochester by 26 points.
Ray Pearson was named best on for the Tigers, while Harrison Foster contributed four goals in the 15.13 (103) to 12.5 (77) victory.
Twelve Echuca players hit the scoreboard with majors in its 22.18 (150) to 1.0 (6) thumping of Seymour.
Tom Evans, Max Hagan and Will Poulton were the best of the Murray Bombers’ goal-kickers, as each kicked three.
Oliver Munro kicked the only goal for the Lions.
Euroa kept Tatura scoreless in their clash at Euroa's Memorial Oval, while adding 28.24 (192) itself.
Euroa kicked eight goals in the first term, seven in the second, six in the third and seven in the last as it completely outplayed the Bulldogs.
Bailey Allen kicked the most of the 14 goal-kickers, finishing with four.
Tatura's best player was Joshua Bathman.
Shepparton Swans and Mooroopna had the bye.
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