A MATCH-saving mark in the final minute to Wangaratta’s Dylan Van Berlo saw the Magpies hang on for a five-point victory over North Albury at Bunton Park.
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With a Shaun Mannagh shot set to put the Hoppers up by a point, Van Berlo reeled in his 15th mark of the day on the goal-line to secure a 6.5 (41) to 5.6 (36) win and move the Magpies inside the top five for the first time since round two.
The Dan Leslie-led Hoppers had all the play in the last quarter but a 17-point deficit at the final change proved too much.
Brad Melville’s run and carry in heavy conditions proved important for the Magpies.
Xavier Mardling
Xavier started at The Border Mail in Albury-Wodonga in 2001, covering sport and general news before moving to the subs' desk. He was editor of his hometown masthead from 2016 to 2020 before swapping the Murray for Merewether. He returned to The Border Mail as editor in 2023.
Xavier started at The Border Mail in Albury-Wodonga in 2001, covering sport and general news before moving to the subs' desk. He was editor of his hometown masthead from 2016 to 2020 before swapping the Murray for Merewether. He returned to The Border Mail as editor in 2023.
