BARNAWARTHA took another step towards emulating its 2013 heroics by overrunning Rutherglen by 46 points in the first semi-final at Sandy Creek on Sunday.
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The Tigers finished each of the four quarters strongly with centreman Cameron McNeill playing his best match of the season.
Peter Cook was sensational early with six of his seven goals coming before half-time while Matt McLinden and Matt McNamara played well in defence.
Cook was negated by Syd Leatham after half-time but the move robbed Rutherglen of a vital attacking option.
Key forward Jordan Wolff got better and better as the match progressed and looks cherry-ripe to create havoc against Mitta United in the preliminary final.
Marty Brennan worked hard for the Cats in defence and Chris Oats refused to give up even though Barnawartha kicked 5.7 to 2.2 in the final term.
Barnawartha came from the elimination final in 2013 to win the flag and the Tigers are halfway there again.