INVERELL PICKING UP MOMENTUM FOR FINALS

In Aussie Rules, and Mitch Swain booted five majors, helping the Gunnedah Bulldogs maintain their position at the top of the table.

The Kangaroos loss allowed Inverell to consolidate third, after the Saints 15-goal win at Number One Oval.

The visitors were forced to work much harder in Tamworth than their 216-point home win over the red-and-whites.

Ben Gregory and Bailey Gardner the stars, with five goals apiece.

In a positive sign for the Swans, their eight goals was their second best return for the season, against finals-bound opposition.

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