Yarrawonga coach Damian Sexton says livewire forward Jess Koopman has taken another step after bagging seven goals in the 10.20 (80) to 3.11 (29) win over Corowa-Rutherglen.
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"He has, but it's moreso his pressure acts, it's his ability to regain the footy when the opposition defence thinks they have it," he said.
"He's really gone to another level, he ran blokes down when they thought they were out (of trouble)."
Koopman was the game's only multiple goalkicker.
The visitors kept the Roos goalless until the final term, racking up 11 straight behinds.
Harry Wheeler also featured, while Andrew Pretto was the Roos' best.
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