Travelling to Kialla Park Recreation Reserve on Sunday, the Eagles and Demons faced off in a battle of the two remaining undefeated teams, and it was Echuca United that emerged with an unblemished record, claiming a mammoth 15.8 (98) to 2.5 (17) win.
The Eagles shot out to a 31-point lead by the first break, having put 5.2 on the board while keeping the Demons to just one behind, before extending the margin to 47 by half-time.
Another goalless quarter from Shepparton United in the third term saw Echuca United lead by 70 at the final break, with another dominant final term seeing the Eagles to the eventual 81-point win.
Harper Delamare and Jerrah Caruso were the two best for the Eagles, both kicking four goals, while Sage Dennis (one goal), Maisy Byrne, Ruby McCleod (four goals) and Matilda Fowler rounding out the most influential.
Lily Dunham and Ava Plattfuss also hit the scoreboard, each kicking one goal in the big win.
The Eagles are now a game clear on top of the ladder with a 6-0 record, as well as a massive percentage of 641.38.
The side will look to make it seven wins from as many games when it next takes to the field against Nathalia on May 26.
Moama also recorded a big win to remain inside the top four, beating Nathalia 11.10 (76) to 0.3 (3).
Playing at Moama Recreation Reserve, the Magpies dominated the contest from start to finish to secure the eventual 73-point win.
Bella Kendrick was named best-on-ground for the home side, while Katie Shanon, in her 50th game for the club, the first girl to reach the milestone exclusively at Moama, and Kaitlyn Davidson, were also influential with five and four goals respectively.
Paige McMaster, Charlie Martin and Jemika Cooper (one goal) rounded out the best, while Emma Steenbuck was also among the goals, booting one major.
Moama will look to put win number three on the board when it plays Barooga in round seven.
GMWL
Echuca suffered its first defeat in the Goulburn Murray Women’s League, going down to Shepparton United by a goal at Kialla Park Recreation Reserve last Friday.
Playing under lights, the reigning premier fell 2.2 (14) to 3.2 (20) in a tense affair, and while they are now level on wins with Nathalia and Mansfield at 5-1, they still remain on top of the ladder due to superior percentage.
Olivia Dewar was Echuca’s best in the loss, while Kate Dixon (one goal) and co-skipper Paige Baksh, were influential alongside Holly Hughes, co-captain Jacquelyn James and Katie Pollock, while Meaghan Demasi kicked the only other goal.
The Murray Bombers will look to bounce back after the week off when they face 2023 grand finalist Nathalia in what promises to be a gigantic clash at Victoria Park on Sunday, May 26.
