A seven-goal effort from Angus Durnan has helped guide Avenel to a 23-point win against Merrigum on Saturday.
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The round 14 Indigenous Round win keeps Avenel locked in third position on the Kyabram District League ladder.
Speedster Braydon Avola (two goals) was named best afield for the victor, while Michael Tinkler and Michael Morgan provided classy performances in the 14.10 (94) to 11.5 (71) win.
But it was Durnan and the Swans' electric second quarter that paved the way to victory.
The Swans held a seven-point lead at quarter-time before piling on eight goals in a match-winning second term.
Merrigum's Jake Parkinson and Locky Dillon fought bravely in the loss that pushes the Bulldogs down to eighth on the ladder.
Elsewhere, Nagambie has kept its 12-game winning streak alive by defeating a gallant Lancaster outfit.
Michael Shiels, Steven Barber (one goal) and Michael Roberts (four) led the way for the Lakers as they recorded a 9.14 (68) to 7.11 (53) win on the road.
Tannar Cerrone (three goals), Tom Davies and Nathan Torney (three) were the standouts for the Wombats.
Meanwhile, Murchison-Toolamba's four-goal opening term against Stanhope helped clinch an important 12.5 (77) to 9.8 (62) win, as the Grasshoppers look finals bound.
Shane Kay and Alex Wells were clear bests for the Grasshoppers, while teammate Ashton Cashion saluted with three goals.
Despite the loss, Stanhope remains inside the top-six and can gain positives from the performance of Jamie Spencer, Tom Hepburn and Sam Woodward.
At the Undera Recreation Reserve, Brenton Campbell's staggering 19-goal performance was the highlight of Undera's 42.36 (288) to 0.0 (0) win against Longwood.
Despite Campbell's heroics, Kaine Herbert (one goal) was the Lions' best, while Brent Ralph, Cody Tancred (one) and Shaun Wilson (nine) starred in the win.
For Longwood, Brendan Galvin, Nathan Watson and Julian Ross battled hard.
At Ironbark Stadium, Rushworth enjoyed a big win against Ardmona thanks to the performances of Isaiah Johnson (14 goals) and Tualau Vave (11).
Rushworth was far too strong for Ardmona, recording a 44.21 (285) to 2.5 (17) win at home.
Charles Jackson, Caine Atkinson (one goal) and Isaac Handy were the better players for the Cats.
Tallygaroopna's Josh Wellington (11 goals) helped steer the Redlegs past Violet Town, clinching a 37.22 (244) to 3.2 (20) win.
Tyson Sidebottom (one goal) was named best afield, while Eamon Reeves (four) and Nick Fichera (seven) had terrific outings for the Redlegs.
Violet Town's Ryan Jennings booted two goals, and had great support from Nick Ably, Alex Duff and Jayden Guppy.
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