KIEWA-Sandy Creek highlighted the difference between the top two and chasing pack by dismantling Rutherglen by 67 points on Saturday.
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After a competitive first half, the Hawks cut loose with Guy Telford cashing in on the dominance of Ben Murphy, Tim Darcy and Tim Kindellan.
Telford finished with seven goals.
Rutherglen's Jed Griffin continued his outstanding form while Josh Quick and Ryan Maxwell also played well.
Chiltern co-coach Rick Whitehead kicked 16 goals in the Swans' 160-point win over Beechworth.
He has kicked 36 goals in four matches.
Yackandandah defeated Dederang-Mt Beauty by 37 points with Trent Castles proving the difference with eight majors.
Thurgoona dished out a hiding to Tallangatta and Tiger Josh Spence starred with nine goals in Barnawartha's win over Wahgunyah.