The Murray Bushrangers put forward their best performance of the year during the weekend, according to coach Mark Brown.
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The Bushrangers came out firing against the Western Jets at Norm Minns Oval on Saturday to claim a massive 72-point win, bouncing back from a tough round-14 loss to the Northern Knights.
"It's the best brand of football we've played this year," Brown said.
"We've had snippets throughout the season, but I thought for four quarters of football it was the best we've played.
"The focus was on our work at stoppages and controlling the contested ball and clearances and I thought we did that exceptionally well."
Yarrawonga's Ned Pendergast booted his first goal at NAB league under-18 level in his debut for the side as he adjusted to the pace of the game.
Pendergast has become the third under-16's player to be given the opportunity to step up into the Murray Bushrangers' under-18 team this season.
"The way he (Pendergast) hit the contests was really impressive," Brown said.
"Obviously the speed was something new for him, but now that he's seen it, he knows the level he's got to get to.
"We had a very good 16-year-old crew this year and any opportunity we get to expose them to under-18 level we see the benefit in."
James Boyer and Josh Rachele booted three for the Bushrangers, while Corowa-Rutherglen's Will Chandler looked dangerous claiming two goals for the day.
Wodonga Raiders' Dylan Clarke continued to return to his best form after injuries interrupted his season.
Brown praised the efforts of Clarke as well as Albury's Charlie Byrne, who managed over 20 possessions in his role at half back during the impressive win.
"He (Clarke) was one of the catalysts for the performance," Brown said.
"At the moment he's fit and feeling as good as he has all season."
Byrne received a finger injury during the game but it's unknown at this stage how severe it is.
The win marked the Bushrangers sixth for the season and sees them sitting at ninth on the NAB league ladder.
Just two rounds remain for the competition this season, with the Bushrangers facing a bye next weekend with just half of the competition taking to the field.
When they return, the Bushrangers will meet the Greater Western Victoria Rebels at Queen Elizabeth Oval, with the Rebels currently sitting at 13th in the competition.
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