Leading by 31-points at the final change, the Bombers withstood a determined last-quarter challenge from the home side before eventually prevailing 14.7 (91) to 13.7 (85).

Bomber forward Morgan Evans booted five goals for the visitors which proved crucial in the final wash-up.

Guy Murray and Blake Azzopardi chimed in with two goals each.

Alistair Jacka was the Panthers' most dangerous forward with three goals.

Boonie Doon is a game and percentage clear of third-placed Tarrawingee with the undefeated Milawa on top with 10 straight wins.

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In other matches a ruthless Milawa scored a thumping 23.15 (153) to 1.0 (6) win over Moyhu.

Greta recorded a comfortable 16.19 (115) to 9.12 (66) triumph over North Wangaratta.

Daniel Cassidy did most of the damage for Greta with six-goals and take his season tally to 34.

Bright 18.16 (124) was too strong for King Valley 7.5 (47).

Tarrawingee moved to third after its 12.4 (76) to 6.10 (46) win over Whorouly.

Goorambat had the bye.

The ladder after 11 rounds is: Milawa 40, Bonnie Doon 32, Tarrawingee 28, Benalla All Blacks 24, Bright 24, Goorambat 20, Greta 16, Whorouly 16, Moyhu 8, North Wangaratta 4, King Valley 4.

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