Trailing by three goals at the final change, Mardi Nicholson and Tayla Shepherd shot at 100 per cent in the last term to help the Bulldogs over the line.

Captain Kristen Andrews returned to play a starring role in a superb team performance.

“The seven girls came together with the planets and the stars all aligned,” coach Zanelle Gerecke said.

“It was the most consistent, four-quarter team effort that I’ve had privilege to coach.

“Not much went wrong.

“Kiewa were terrific as well.”

Thurgoona is third on the ladder, behind Tallangatta and Kiewa-Sandy Creek.

Chiltern were too good for Beechworth, Mitta United defeated Yackandandah, Tallangatta proved too strong Barnawartha and Rutherglen accounted for Wahgunyah.