Learmonth is third on the ladder after registering a fifth-straight win on the weekend.
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The Lakies were challenged by Clunes to half time and led by just four points, but powered away with eight goals to three in the third and fourth terms to run out 42-point winners.
Learmonth coach Steve Biggin admitted his team was yet to produce a boilover in 2017. Following next week’s bye, the Lakies battle reigning premiers Springbank.
Onballers Scott Whiting and Brenton Powell were influential for the Lakies in Saturday’s win over Clunes, as was ruckman Jye Hutchison. Matthew Bond kicked three goals, with Powell and Richard Zelencich managing two apiece.
For the Magpies, Ryan Hudson-Morgan, Jason Yole and Callum Newton were rated the standouts.
CARN-LINT 10.10 (70) NEWLYN 10.7 (67)
Carngham-Linton followed up its breakthrough victory in round three with an upset success against Newlyn on Saturday.
Carngham-Linton trailed at every change – by as much as 26 points at half time – but booted three goals to one in the last quarter to snatch the three-point win at home.
Justin O’Brien booted three goals and was named the Saints’ best player, but it was the likes of Wayne Bruty, Jake Pring and Josh Benfield that most impressed coach Matt Beaston.