OSBORNE snapped a five-match losing streak with a 28-point win over Henty at Henty on Saturday.
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The victory almost guarantees the Cats sixth spot as Matt Rava’s line-up will start favourites in three of their final four matches.
They are four premiership points and percentage clear of seventh-placed Billabong Crows.
It was always going to be important for Osborne to start well at Henty and that’s what it did.
Will Ryan, Sam Rutland, Al Willis and Andrew Johnston led the way as the visitors led by eight points at quarter-time and 15 at half-time.
The Cats put the result beyond doubt with another goal in the third quarter.
Henty coach Josh Gaynor tried to lift his side and Beau Connell responded with a strong game in the heavy conditions.
James Ellis, Hayden Singe and Dylan Hore were also solid contributors.
Osborne has been without injured ruckman Jamie Parr since June 4 and will be eager for him to return.