WODONGA recruits Josh Clayton and Zac Brain were the stand-outs in the Bulldogs' tight clash against Old Ivanhoe at Wodonga Senior Secondary College on Saturday.
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Although the match was played in strong winds, Clayton and Brain ensured the Ovens and Murray side kept in touch with their opponents.
Former Wodonga premiership coach Jeff Gieschen's son, Jarrod, coaches Old Ivanhoe.
Wodonga were missing at least six key players including Cody Szust and Tom Johnson.
Albury will enter round one in good shape after coming through Saturday's comfortable win against Tatura unscathed at Albury Sportsground.
After a tight opening term, the Tigers toyed with their opponents with James Grills on fire on a wing, Jake Gaynor strong on the ball and Ben Kelly doing well in the ruck and up forward.
Shaun Daly was typically resolute in defence.
