YARRAWONGA survived a second-half onslaught from Wangaratta Rovers to register a thrilling three-point win at W.J. Findlay Oval.
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The Pigeons stormed out of the blocks to lead by 30 points at quarter-time but they could manage just two goals from that time on in the 8.3 (51) to 7.6 (48) win.
The Rovers kicked the only two goals of the final term after trailing by 15 points at three-quarter-time but it wasn’t enough despite superb efforts from Shane Gaston and Sean O’Keeffe.
Tyler Bonat was outstanding in his 150th match for the Pigeons while Craig Ednie played a crucial role behind the ball in the second half as the Rovers got on top.