The fight for sixth spot on the Goulburn Valley League A-grade ladder is heating up after a surprise result on Saturday.
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Euroa, wedged in ninth, defied the odds and claimed an important 48-37 win over sixth-placed Tatura.
Up by three goals at the last break, the fast-finishing Magpies blitzed the home side with 16 goals to eight.
Ellie Warnock was dominant for the Magpies, with the coach leading from the front in defence.
Her rebounding prowess stood out, while teammate Sophie Owen and Karly Wappett provided valuable support.
The Magpies’ round 10 triumph at Tatura Park has blown the race for the coveted finals spot wide open.
Tatura is one win ahead of the Magpies, with Shepparton and Benalla nestled in between in seventh and eighth, respectively.
For the Bulldogs, young gun Elsie Boyer was a standout in her 50th game, while midcourt options Taylor Rokhar and Laura Ryan were the top performers.
In the remaining match of the split round, Benalla kept its season alive with a clinical 56-27 romp over Mansfield.
Away from home, the Saints got off to a superb start which set the tone for what was to come.
The visitors — led by star performers Isabella Riley and Georgie Uebergang — piled on 16 goals to Mansfield's nine to have them firmly in the box seat.
The hosts were able to turn things around in the second and won the term which brought the margin back to six goals.
But that is where the good times ended for the Eagles.
Benalla came out flying after half-time and left the home side in its wake.
The Saints went 16-4 and 14-5 in the following terms to seal the 27-goal victory.
Grace Wood and Amy Dixon were the standouts for the Eagles.
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