Cobram has stalled Wangaratta's inspired run towards the league title by sharing the points with the competition leaders in a 1-1 draw at Cobram on Sunday.
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Wangaratta's advantage at the top has been brought back to four points after Albury United got past Twin City 3-0 at Kelly Park.
Myrtleford remains close by after taking down St Pats 5-0 at Alexandra Park.
Boomers recorded back-to-back wins, seeing off Melrose 2-0 at Glen Park.
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As a result, Albury Hotspurs' 2-0 win over Wodonga Diamonds at La Trobe has allowed it to move within three points of the eighth-placed Melrose for the last spot in the cup finals.
Albury City hit back with a 5-0 win against Wodonga Heart at Jelbart Park.
The senior men's ladder after round 17 is: Wangaratta 45, Albury United 41, Myrtleford 40, Albury City 37, Boomers 34, Cobram 31, Twin City 21, Melrose 17, Albury Hotspurs 14, Wodonga Diamonds 7, St Pats 6, Wodonga Heart 3.
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