Wangaratta Rovers stormed home in the final quarter to post a 15-point win over Yarrawonga.
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The Hawks looked shot 22 points down at three-quarter time, but rallied with six goals to nil in a 9.14 (68) to 7.11 (53) win.
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Last year's winless wooden spooners rounded out a superb comeback year with a nine-nine win-loss record.
Tom McCaffrey, Stuart Booth and Jack Gerrish kicked two goals apiece, with the latter producing a goal of the year contender after a long run.
Defender Nathan Cooper was superb for the home team, repelling a host of Pigeons' attacking raids, while Ky Williamson's development in recent weeks has been outstanding.
Charlie Thompson and Shane Gaston also played well.
Mark Whiley and Jess Koopman kicked two majors apiece in Damian Sexton's last game as coach, with Whiley to take charge.
Ryan Bruce and Xavier Leslie were the visitors' best.
