The Cats won 39-34 to improve their record to 8-2, which equals the records of Echuca and the Tigers, who are the two teams above them on the ladder.
Shepparton United, which had the bye, also has eight wins, but has only lost once and could overtake the others with a win this weekend.
For the Cats, Sienna Burke, Eliza Gesler and Libby Pangrazio were their best.
The Tigers were best served by Alannah Weeks, Tegan Williams and Teal Hocking.
The Murray Bombers led from start to finish against Kyabram, taking victory 54-35.
Halle Gray, April Eeles and Lilli Oliver starred in the victory, while Kyabram's Elli Kiker, Alyssa Trebilcock and Mollie Olphert performed best in the losing outfit.
Shepparton finished in front of Seymour, winning 34-24.
The Bears’ best players were Mia Bell, Chloe Campisi and Elly Jeffery, while Seymour's Ruby Trimble, Grace Barry and Olivia Pearce.
This weekend, the above teams have the bye, while Shepparton United plays Shepparton Swans, Tatura battles Euroa and Mansfield hosts Benalla in the second week of the split round.
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