The Demons opened up a fast advantage by quarter-time, scoring 2.3 (15) while keeping the Bulldogs scoreless, however, the game would tighten up thereafter.
Just two more goals between both sides would be kicked across the next three quarters as the Demons and Dogs battled under Deakin Reserve lights, with Tatura producing a spirited effort to run with the league-leaders.
Still, Shepparton United proved why its the competition’s team to beat, rallying defensively when its attack was tested to limit the Bulldogs to half the scoring shots it produced across the match.
Star Demon Paige Baksh was vital across the contest, as was Atong Dang, as Peyton Johnston, Abbey Cutler and Kate Dixon scored the red and blue’s three majors in the 3.9 (27) to 1.5 (11) result.
Sarah Green was the sole goal-kicker for Tatura in the loss.
In the round’s other results, Moama defeated Mansfield in another low-scoring affair, largely due to double-take-worthy inaccuracy, kicking 1.14 (20) to 0.1 (1) in the win.
Nathalia cruised by Shepparton Swans on Friday night to run out a 131-point victor, while Cobram collectd four premiership points after Rumbalara forfeited the match scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
In the youth girls competition, the Swans took the win over Nathalia due to forfeit, while United beat Cobram by 49 points.
Moama’s youth girls had the bye and will return on Friday night against the Swans.
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