Wangaratta Rovers passed three figures for only the third time as they toppled North Albury by 30 points.
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The 18.15 (123) to 14.9 (93) home win cut the percentage difference to fifth-placed Wodonga Raiders as the pair battles for the final spot in the top five.
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Raiders and Rovers are now equal on seven wins with the percentage cut from 13.48 to 8.37.
In his first senior game of the season, after two in reserves following a long injury layoff, Coen Hennessy kicked four goals, joining Dylan Stone.
The score is just two points less than the round two win over Corowa-Rutherglen, which snapped a 19-match losing streak.
The gritty Sam Carpenter continued his consistent season, joining Hennessy and Charlie Thompson (two goals) as the pick of the Hawks.
North's Josh Lloyd booted four, with Tylar Young and George Godde impressing in what was North's third-highest score.
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