Corowa-Rutherglen continued their strong start to the season to account for Albury on Saturday.
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Goal-shooter Grace senior found the ring 48 times in the Roos' eight-goal win at the Albury Sportsground.
"She had a phenomenal game," Corowa-Rutherglen coach Georgie Bruce said.
"She fought hard for every ball and was creative in the ring.
"You can't fault her."
Roos goal-keeper Jennifer Barret was also a standout in her match-up with Tigers' goal-shooter Paige McMillan.
McMillan shot 28 goals for the day, with 18 coming from teammate Skye Hillier.
The Roos led at every break, with the Tigers staging a comeback during the third quarter to see them within four goals at three-quarter time.
"It was a hard fought game," Bruce said.
"Albury always puts up a hard contest and we were expecting that.
"You never expect anyone to lie down and they certainly didn't."
The win was cause for celebrating for the Roos, with wing-defence Ella Kingston racking up 100 games with the club.
Wangaratta Rovers had a good day at Bunton Park, defeating the Hoppers by 12 goals.
Mikaela Trethowan put forward another best on court performance for the Rovers and was well supported by Katey Pryor and Carly Perso.
Perso contributed 19 goals, while Sammy Kreltszheim shot 21.
Emily Browne bounced back from her round one injury scare to be among the best for the Hoppers, with Jamie Sandilands and Molly Goldsworthy also recognised for their efforts.
Wodonga Bulldogs put up a good fight in this week's twilight game, but were unable to stop Yarrawonga from heading home with a 17-goal win.
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Just three goals separated the sides at quarter time before the Pigeons extended their lead.
Sarah Senini shot 27 goals for the visitors and was well supported in the midcourt by Laura Irvine and Jaclyn Flanagan.
Goal shooter Cassi Mathey was among the best for the Bulldogs with 16 goals.
She teamed up in the ring with club stalwart Kylie Murphy, in what was Murphy's 250th A-grade game.
Reigning premiers Wangaratta were too good for Myrtleford in a home night match.
The Saints trailed by just two goals at three-quarter time, with Hannah Grady superb in defence for the Magpies.
The other night game saw Lavington account for Wodonga Raiders 31-19, with Emma Merkel shooting 21 goals for the Panthers.
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