ROUND three of the 2025 Ovens and King competition saw massive margins and close clashes in the senior footy as the mercury soared.

Over at Goorambat, reigning premiers Greta absolutely mauled the Bats to the tune of 158 points.

A total of 31 goals were kicked for the Blues, with the final scoreboard making for brutal reading, 31.15 (201) to Goorambat’s 6.7 (43).

Blues forward Frazer Judd was immense inside forward 50, finishing with a haul of 13 goals for the day.

Judd’s partner in crime in front of the posts Cody Crawford kicked nine.

The Blues were in control for the entire match, but it was the third quarter when the damage was done.

From a 13.5 to 4.2 lead at the major break, Greta exploded, kicking nine majors to one to lead by 107 points ahead of the last term.

Kobe Black and Ben Reaburn fought hard for the Bats, but they couldn’t compete with Greta’s midfield dominant and execution up forward.

It was a closer contest down at Bonnie Doon where the Bombers only managed to take the win over Moyhu by less than two goals, 9.9 (63) to 8.4 (52).

The Hoppers led at each break, but couldn’t hold on in the final quarter.

Moyhu was up by 12 points heading into the fourth, but conditions had taken their toll on the young Hoppers side and the Bombers piled on four unanswered goals to pinch the match.

Peter Cairns and Joel Sanford led the way for the triumphant Bombers, while Jordan Hansted, Bailey Zimmermann and Harry Verdon almost hauled their side over the line.

Elsewhere, Whorouly returned to the winners list with a comprehensive victory over King Valley.

The Lions took the win 15.17 (107) to the Roos’ 13.9 (87), but the margin could’ve been even greater if Whorouly was more efficient going inside their forward 50.

After a balanced first quarter, the Lions worked hard to structure up across the middle of the ground, not allowing any counterattack from the Valley.

Whorouly would kick three goals to two in the second term, but 10 behinds and missed shots kept the Roos in the match.

Despite this, the Lions ran out 20-point winners, with Jessie Smith and Matt Robinson among the best for Whorouly, and Charlie Davies and Sam Evans impactful for King Valley.

North Wangaratta picked up their first win for the season at Friendlies Oval, defeating the Panthers 22.22 (154) to 5.5 (35).

The Hawks were in control for the duration of the match, and co-coach Corey Smith was immense with a haul of 11 goals for the match earning him best on ground honours, while for Benalla All Blacks, Sam Cox and Kieran Linke were impressive.