North's Ned McKeown kicked two goals as the Hoppers moved away from the bottom with their second win over Wodonga this season.
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North Albury claimed its third win with a 16.12 (108) to 12.8 (80) effort over Wodonga.
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It means the Bulldogs and Corowa-Rutherglen, with one win apiece, will battle for bottom in round 17.
"Probably a lot of people didn't expect that," North coach Isaac Muller said.
"I think we probably just wanted it a little bit more."
Josh Lloyd booted four goals, while Jackson Casey kicked his first goals (three).
Jack Penny also landed three, while David Miles and Tom Sharp featured.
Tom Johnson was superb with five goals.
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