OSBORNE remain the only undefeated team in the competition after overpowering Jindera by 29 points at Jindera on Saturday.
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With the Cats taking a three-point buffer into the final change, coach Matt Rava asked for a special effort and that’s what he got.
Connor Galvin led the way with a six-goal best-on-ground performance.
The rising star put himself firmly on the radar of Riverina and Ovens and Murray league clubs by terrorising the Bulldogs with his class across half-forward.
Andrew Johnston was thrown into the ruck late and proved pivotal in several clearances while Sam Rutland, Clancy Galvin and Pat Delaney also fired.
Jindera had a player sent off late in the third quarter with Rava admitting it was a huge bonus.
“We made the most of that period,” Rava said.
“Everyone stepped up.
“We knew it was a big challenge and Jindera played some really decent footy.
“I thought we matched up well against each other.
“They are a good team so it was great to come away from Jindera with a win.”
Osborne, who lost youngster Jake McDonnell (hamstring) in the first quarter, went into the clash without Hayden Gleeson with Jamie Parr and Johnston sharing the ruck duties against in-form Bulldog Tim Darcy.
Sam Myors was another to shine.
Murray Magpies edged out Rand-Walbundrie-Walla by three points at Urana Road Oval.
In a see-sawing tussle, Magpie Trent Logue kicked the sealer in the dying minutes with a shot on the run from 35 metres.
Shannon Gilson and Daniel Maher were prominent in the midfield for the victors while Ryan Lavery and Chris Hutchinson won plenty of possessions for the Giants.
Todd Miller was the best forward on the ground with eight majors.
The Giants have now lost to Henty, CDHBU and Murray Magpies by 16, 11 and three points.
Holbrook held off Lockhart by 10 points at Lockhart.
Despite strong performances from Jordan Harrington and Zac Sheather, the Brookers came out on top through the efforts of Josh Jones, Curtis Steele and Alec Sullivan.
Brocklesby-Burrumbuttock responded to last weekend’s loss with a 61-point hiding of Howlong.
Brothers Liam Johnson and Aidan Johnson and Darcy I’Anson were in everything, while coach Kade Stevens played well after being cleared of a striking charge during the week.
Justin Koschitzke kicked six goals in the comfortable win.
Tyson Logie tried hard for the Spiders.