Wodonga defeats Wodonga Raiders in Ovens and Murray football

The visitors blew the match apart with a five-goal second quarter, while restricting the youthful Raiders to one behind in the 15.6 (96) to 3.5 (23) win.

The crafty Willding has now moved to 30 goals to retain fourth place in the Doug Strang Medal.

Apart from the forward, defender Jack O'Sullivan was the other standout.

Nick Hynes, Adam Jorgensen and Jett Cassidy kicked two majors apiece, with the latter also joining Josh Mathey in the best.

Tom Bracher landed two of the home team's goals, with youngster Nelson Bowey, Hayden Clarke and Cam Ellis-Yolmen the best.

The latter's power forced Bulldogs' rugged Jack Yelland out with a broken rib.

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"There was nothing illegal, both were going at the footy and, unfortunately, Jack came off second best," Wodonga co-captain Charlie Morrison offered.

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