However, Waubra was missing several of its elite players.

The Burras started well piling on seven first-term goals, with the usual suspects Andy McKay and Lee Cox among the goals.

Although Waubra was undermanned, it went man-on-man and, at times, matched it with Hepburn, but it was the Burras' sheer class that kept the scoreboard ticking over.

Jarryd King was the catalyst in the Burras win.

King seemed to be everywhere, gaining possession under packs and using his solid frame to advantage.

It was arguably his best game for the club, in what has been a very consistent first season.

Cox again was on fire, having a great duel with his opponent.

But as we have come to expect, Cox's marking was exceptional.

His nine goals now puts him within reach of the CHFL goal kicking record of 122 goals in a season.

He has 113 at this stage.

Brendan Shepherd stood out in defence with his usual brand of football, as was his ``mini me'', the smaller red nut Jae McGrath.

Coming into the game under an injury cloud, Andy McKay's ability was a standout, finishing with five goals.

Score: Hepburn 23. 7 (145) d Waubra 8. 8 (56)

Goals: L. Cox 9, A. McKay 5, J. Rodgers, 2 D. O'Halloran 2, D. Abbott, D. James, B. Shepherd, J. James, D. Chapman.

Best: J. King, L. Cox, A. McKay, L. Santurini, B. Shepherd, J.McGrath.