Reigning premier North Geelong has extended its winning streak over grand final opponent East Geelong, pulling away late for a 23-point win at Keith Barclay Oval
The Magpies’ 15.10 (100) to 11.11 (77) victory was their fifth straight against the Eagles after kicking the last three goals of the contest, including two to former Geelong rookie Osca Riccardi, who finished with four for the match, to remain unbeaten.
Corey also kicked four goals for North, with Boston Riccardi contributing three majors.
East spearhead Zac Smith managed four goals to take his season tally to 23.
Elsewhere, Bannockburn has run out 10-point winners over Inverleigh, 12.18 (90) to 12.8 (80), at Fortis Foundations Oval.
And Anakie has taken care of an inaccurate Geelong West, 15.10 (100) to 6.20 (56), at AA Semi-Trailers Oval.
Lara recruit Jackson Francese-Fulton kicked four goals, and big man Oscar Barter finished with three majors.
Nick Butters kicked two goals for the Giants.
Belmont Lions and Thomson are in action at Winter Reserve, with match-ups between Werribee Centrals and Bell Post Hill at Symal Oval and Winchelsea and Corio at Eastern Reserve to bounce at 5:30pm.
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