In the third, first-versus-second clash in three weeks, it was Minyip-Murtoa who proved too good for Stawell at Minyip Recreation Reserve, handing the Warriors their first loss of the season.
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The Burras ended up winning by 66-points in the end, showing just why they were the 2019 premiers.
The first quarter was fairly even between the sides, with both teams trading goals regularly, however the Burras took an 11-point lead into the first break.
In the second quarter Minyip-Murtoa started to flex their muscle through the middle and in front of the big sticks, extending their lead to 22-points at half time.
In the third and fourth quarters the Burras really got on a role, with the final score reading 110 to 44.
Competition leading-goalkicker Cody Driscoll was limited to one goal in a strong defensive performance by Minyip-Murtoa.
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Burras' coach John Delahunty was extremely pleased with his side's "four quarter performance".
"(It was what) I was hoping for and they battled really hard," Delahunty said.
"It was a good contest, Stawell were really strong in that first half and they've had a couple of physical games the last couple of weeks, so we were able to outrun them."
"Handling of the footy was fantastic, delivery up forward was great and just an overall team effort.
Delahunty was full of praise for his side's teamwork as well as some individual performances.
"The way that we played together was really encouraging."
Brayden Ison kicked seven really good goals, Nick Petering probably had his best game for the year and then a group of younger fellas, the likes of Brylie Cameron, Jake Ballagh and Dan Bibby did a great job."
For the Warriors Sam Williams was the most impressive.
The Warriors will now get a well-earned break with the bye this round and a chance to refresh after weeks of tough contests.
At Hopetoun the Southern Mallee Giants had a 57-point win over the Horsham Demons.
Cassidy Parish (three goals), Lucas Cook (four goals) and Nicholas Dinham (six goals) shone up-front for the Giants in the absence of leading goalkicker Brock Orval, who was ruled out for the season this week.
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For the Demons Matthew Wynne was a standout, while Rhys Barber and Brody Thomas Pope kicked two goals apiece..
At home, Ararat scraped home against the the Horsham Saints by eight points.
Corey Taylor was lethal up front for the Rats kicking six majors, while for the Saints' Daniel Rees was best on ground.
The win now sees the Rats move above the Saints on the ladder.
At Warracknabeal, Dimboola inflicted a 102-point victory on the winless Eagles.
The Roos bounced back from their first loss of the season last round with a crunching win, which was set up by Jack Landt and his five majors.
The Roos competed until the very end, with Jacob Sobey named their best.
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