The Bears moved to fifth on the ladder with a dominant second half display to post a 14.18 (102) to 9.5 (59) triumph.

Tungamah trailed at the first two breaks, but piled on 11 goals to four from there.

Katamatite moved to top spot with a 27.18 (180) to 5.1 (31) salute over Blighty.

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Berrigan was humbled at home to Katunga as it fell 7.9 (51) to 8.17 (65).

Katandra toppled Tocumwal, Jerilderie defeated Deniliquin Rovers, Strathmerton overcame Rennie, while Yarroweyah held off Picola United by 19 points.

Mathoura had the bye.

The ladder after round eight is: Katamatite 24, Strathmerton 20, Katandra 20, Berrigan 20, Tungamah 20, Waaia 20, Jerilderie 20, Katunga 20, Yarroweyah 12, Mathoura 12, Picola United 4, Deni Rovers 4, Tocumwal 4, Rennie 0, Blighty 0.

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