Wrapped up: Rochester’s Shaun Atley tackles Benalla’s James Martiniello.
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Bruce Povey
Rochester is up and about in the Goulburn Valley League, with the side picking up a convincing victory against Benalla on Saturday afternoon.
Under pressure: Rochester’s Grant Fuller tackles Benalla’s Jack Doidge.
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Bruce Povey
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The 130-point away win was a convincing one for the Tigers, with the side making an early first-quarter statement, before three dominant terms got them over the line.
Good hands: Rochester’s Mitch Treacy releases the ball.
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Bruce Povey
Rochester kept Benalla scoreless in the second and third quarters, before a 1.1 (7) to 8.3 (51) final term saw the Tigers run out 2.2 (14) to 21.18 (144) victors.
Solid tackle: Rochester’s Mitch Bright tackles Benalla’s Wil Martiniello.
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Bruce Povey
Andy Henderson, Shaun Atley, Nathan Kay, Mitch Cricelli and Jordan Harper were all named among the Tigers’ best on the day, with Cricelli kicking four majors.
Up and about: Rochester’s Mitch Cricelli beats out Benalla’s David Ferguson.
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Bruce Povey
The big win continues a good spell from Rochester, with the side producing consecutive strong wins against Shepparton United, and Tatura following its loss to Kyabram in round two.
Breaking free: Nathan Kay shrugs off a challenge.
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It also sees the Tigers sitting in second place on the ladder, with a strong percentage helping it stay above the chasing pack.
In front: Rochester’s Andy Henderson collects the ball.
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Bruce Povey
For Benalla it was another difficult day on the track, with the side yet to register a win this season.
Eyes up: Isaac Johnson heads for goal.
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Bruce Povey
The Saints put in a good start to the match, however could not keep up with a strong Rochester side for all four quarters.
Big mark: Nick O’Connor takes a grab in front.
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Bruce Povey
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