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Laverty's seven-goal haul lifts Wangaratta past Wodonga in finals push
Key forward Xavier Laverty kicked a career-high seven goals. Wangaratta demolished top-five rival Wodonga 25.11 (161) to 13.5 (83).
The 21-year-old had managed only four goals in his previous four outings. But he exploded on Saturday.
Laverty joined Collingwood's VFL side over summer. Coach Jason Heatley praised his work.
"He was fantastic, playing team-first football," Heatley said. Wangaratta will face Myrtleford in the qualifying final.
Why it mattersLaverty had been struggling for form recently. His seven-goal return shows he has confidence again. This could be important as Wangaratta tries to make the finals.
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