Schultz kicked 1.1 from his 10 disposals, with his trademark pressure on show to record seven tackles for the game, helping his side to its fourth straight win and within six percentage points of the top eight.
Fellow twin towns export Clayton Oliver was unavailable for Narrm, with a hamstring injury meaning he was helpless as his side lost its fourth match of the year.
Ollie Wines battled hard for Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) in a tough 10-point win over Richmond at the MCG.
The Echuca product amassed 21 disposals, four tackles and a goal as his side staked its claim as a premiership contender, having now won eight games in a row to sit second on the ladder.
It was tough going for Echuca’s Noah Long as West Coast suffered a 50-point loss to Essendon at Optus Stadium.
The young forward, in just his seventh AFL game, totalled seven disposals and two tackles in a disappointing night for the Eagles, who have recorded just one win this season.
Fellow Echuca export Brodie Kemp returned to the Carlton line-up for the first time in two weeks against Sydney, although the Blues were unable to get over the line.
Kemp recorded 16 disposals and five marks in the loss, with his side now a game-and-a-half outside the top eight.
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