The Blues made a game of it against the Swans when they visited Katunga Recreation Reserve.
In fact, things looked to be in the balance after the first period, Picola trailing by two at the break.
A stronger second term from Katunga had the Swans stretch the lead to double digits by half-time.
The sides were relatively even in the second half, but the Blues couldn’t do anything to close the gap, going down 49-34.
It was a far more comprehensive performance at Deniliquin as the ladder-leading Rovers tore through Mathoura 69-8.
Deni allowed the Timbercutters one score in the first period, setting the tone for the dominant win.
With three and two wins respectively from 15 games, Picola and Mathoura will look to finish a difficult year on a high when the two sides face each other at Mathoura Recreation Reserve in the final round.
Picola United won the first meeting, in round four, 34-21.
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