The Bears were in complete control from siren to siren at Deakin Reserve, eventually notching up a 31.14 (200) to 0.0 (0) win.
Samantha Heron and Tearnie Brown were the main destroyers on the day for the home side, with the former securing a 10-goal haul and the latter slotting nine majors throughout the clash.
Ashlee Thorneycroft (five goals) and Sarah West (four) were also in great goal-kicking form as the likes of Mim Cuthbert and Emma Keady dominated further up the field.
Lauren Sessions, Sarah Green, Sarah Norris and Kirsty Argentino battled hard for the Bulldogs.
● Echuca was equally impressive in its 16.22 (118) to 0.1 (1) win over Rumbalara, retaining top spot on the table with the huge result.
Jodie Lake (five goals), Amber Sullivan (three) and Jess Pitts (three) were working well in attack for the Murray Bombers, while Aisha Kirchhofer, Erryn Flynn and Sarah Goodsell also stood out.
Mahalia Hargraves, Kirrilli Atkinson and Wendy-Sue Atkinson were Rumba’s better performers.
● Mooroopna set fire to the race for finals positions in the competition with a win over third-placed Nathalia.
It means just one win now separates the sixth-placed Cats from the Purples on the ladder, and with seven matches remaining in the regular season anything could happen.
Kiara Cooper’s five goals led the way for Mooroopna in the 10.9 (69) to 6.5 (41) victory, with the performances of Kayla Shepherd, Allana Adams and Kristen Atkinson also crucial to the end result.
Sharnah Stevens, Michelle Cobbledick and Vanessa Ward worked hard all day for the Purples.
● Benalla is outside the top four by only percentage after securing victory over Kerang at the weekend.
Natalie Pritchard was a standout in the 11.14 (80) to 1.4 (10) triumph for the Saints, booting three goals in a best afield effort.
Aneiki Pierce, Chelsea Bamford (both two goals) and Alison Ballard were also in top form for the victors.
Jemma Meehan and Jayde Maney battled hard for the Blues.
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