Wangaratta's pursuit of a top three finish should take another step away to Corowa-Rutherglen on Saturday.
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The Pies battled a host of injuries mid-season to fall out of the double chance, but most of those players have now returned.
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The one-time premiership fancy has racked up three straight wins at an average of 66 points.
Captain Michael Newton now remains the last of the long-term injured stars still out of the game, given Victoria Country defender Dylan Van Berlo is back after playing just the one senior game against North Albury on April 13.
The Pies will be hoping Doug Strang medallist Newton returns against Albury after next weekend's bye.
Last year's grand finalists still have their injury concerns though, with big-kicking defender Mark Anderson and coach Luke Morgan to miss the Roos' clash, while ruckman Zac Leitch is unavailable.
After the bye, the Pies will play the top three teams.
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