Ovens & Murray: Myrtleford thrashes Corowa-Rutherglen by 73 points

Myrtleford made amends for a second half fade out last round to send Corowa-Rutherglen crashing down the ladder. See all the pics.

Myrtleford is on track to return to Ovens & Murray finals with a 73-point thrashing of Corowa-Rutherglen on Saturday.

The Alpine Saints made amends for their second half fade out last round that cost them victory over Yarrawonga.

Myrtleford has climbed to fourth spot on the ladder with its third win of the season.

Corowa-Rutherglen has slumped to ninth position with a 1-4 record under new coach Darryn Cresswell.

Corowa-Rutherglen’s Jordan Foote is tackled by Myrtleford’s Matt Munro. Pictures: Yuri Kouzmin

Myrtleford’s Ryley Sharp soars over Corowa-Rutherglen’s Jason Wells.

Myrtleford’s Simon Curtis holds onto a mark as Corowa-Rutherglen’s Elijah Amery attempts to spoil.

Myrtleford’s Diesel Batey is held up in a tackle without the ball.

Myrtleford defenders Zac Pethybridge and Simon Curtis fly for the ball.

Myrtleford’s Thomas Cappellari gets his handball away despite pressure from Corowa-Rutherglen’s Darcy Melksham.

Myrtleford’s Ryley Sharp has his marking attempt spoiled by Corowa-Rutherglen captain Joe Hansen.

Myrtleford’s Kye Agosta is taken to ground by Corowa-Rutherglen’s Jamie Wells.

Corowa-Rutherglen’s Jordan Foote is outnumbered by Myrtleford pair Jake Sharp and Matt Munro.

Myrtleford recruit Riley Smith.

Myrtleford ruckman Toby Cossor wins the tap.

Myrtleford coach Craig Millar, right.

Myrtleford’s Ryley Sharp gathers the ball in front of Corowa-Rutherglen’s Jack Rowston.