Wodonga will head into the final round, trailing Lavington by three and a half per cent.
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The Bulldogs boosted their percentage by just over two in the 10.11 (71) to 5.7 (37) win over North Albury.
North had a superb second term, after failing to kick a point in the opening term.
The Hoppers rammed on four goals three to open a seven-point break at half-time.
North elected to use more of a defensive set-up, and Wodonga changed its tactics in the second stanza as a result, pushing players forward of the ball, forcing North to man up after playing loose men in defence.
The Bulldogs responded with the highest-scoring quarter of the match, landing six goals to set up a match-winning lead.
Isaac Wallace was dangerous in the midfield, kicking three goals, while Nick Beattie was strong.
North’s Shaun Mannagh played well in his first game back since playing a number of VFL matches.
