There were some upsets and some thumpings in the Ovens and Murray as Wodonga, Myrtleford, Yarrawonga, Albury and the Wodonga Raiders all enjoyed wins.

The Bulldogs also received a boost with key recruit Ryan Pendlebury committing to playing finals if his VFL side Collingwood fail to make the eight.

In the netball, Lavington maintained their unbeaten record despite the absence of two key players.

Culcairn pulled off a thrilling comeback in the Hume League, with Dane Hallinan slotting a goal in the dying stages to secure a four-point win.

Thurgoona again proved they’re a class above in the Tallangatta League, while Yackandandah young gun Jay Hillary nabbed his 100^th goal.

In the NPL, Murray United lost a heartbreaker to regional rivals Goulburn Valley, falling 1-0 in the late stages of a fiery clash.

On the rugby field, the Albury Thunder found their way back onto the winner’s list in the Group 9 competition, with the Steamers recorded their first win in six weeks when they toppled Griffith.

In the SEABL, the Lady Bandits started their tough three-week stretch on the road with a strong win over the Hobart Chargers, while the Bandits suffered two tough losses.

The Murray Bushrangers started strong, but were lucky to come away with the four points against Eastern Ranges.

In AWFA, Albury United stayed in touch with Myrtleford at the top of the table with a gutsy 3-2 win over Cobram. 

Lastly, Hockey Albury-Wodonga leaders Wodonga took the honours in the annual Dave Chandler Cup against Magpies, sneaking home with a 2-1 victory.