Shepparton United’s expected destruction continued in round eight, pulverising a Shepparton Swans outfit full of heart, but without the ability to match the supremely talented Demons.
The Demons moved to a staggering percentage of 994.1 after the 165-point win as Paige Baksh finished with seven goals.
Mansfield held Tatura to one behind in a 46-point victory, securing its spot in the top four by a game plus percentage.
Cobram remains tucked inside the September equation after Nathalia forfeited its match on Saturday, putting a dent in the Purples’ post-season hopes.
The Purples boast a positive percentage, but with two forfeits this season are now two games out of a finals spot.
Moama remains the likely challenger to the Demons’ throne after making short work of Rumbalara, inaccuracy hindering a larger win with the full-time scoreline 10.21 (81) to 1.1 (7).
In the youth girls competition, Shepparton United surpassed the Swans on the ladder after a 23-point win at Princess Park, while Cobram piled on 17 scoring shots to five in its 4.13 (37) to 1.4 (10) win over Nathalia.
Mereani Lecanadau was named the Tigers’ best in the victory, closely followed by, Kelsey Clark, while Olivia Thompson booted a goal to be included in the most influential, which was rounded out by skipper Charlotte Cherry, the only multiple goal kicker of the contest with two majors, and Melissa Cairns.
Ella Clark kicked the other goal for the Tigers in the win, their first of the season, and brings them to within half a game of the Purples ahead in fourth.
Cobram will look to carry the momentum into a big clash against Shepparton Swans on Sunday, where they have the opportunity to climb ahead of Nathalia on the ladder with a win given the Purples have the bye.
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