The Bats, currently seventh, haven't played finals since 2017 and will need a slip up from a side above them to get there, but have put themselves right in contention with two rounds to play.

Sixth-placed Greta (above Goorambat on percentage with 24 points) has a tough trip to Bright (fourth on 30) this weekend, while fifth-placed Benalla All Blacks (28) host eighth-ranked Whorouly (20), in another contest to shape the top six.

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Tarrawingee can still mathematically finish second and get the double chance, but must down undefetaed reigning premier Milawa to keep the pressure on Bonnie Doon.

The Bombers will start clear favourites away to North Wangaratta.

Moyhu has the bye.

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