Wangaratta snapped a two-match losing streak by toppling North Albury by 80 points.
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Matt Hedin and Brad Melville kicked three goals apiece in the 15.13 (103) to 3.5 (23) home game, which also recognised the club's SockIt2MND Day.
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The red-hot pre-season fancies had lost three games in the past month, including to arch rivals Wangaratta Rovers, but had too much firepower for the bottom team.
Jessie Smith was outstanding for the Pies, along with Daine Porter, while Nick Richards and Melville also played well.
The Hoppers were best served by Tom Sharp and George Godde.
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