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Gallery | Allan Matheson Shield round eight schedule throws up memorable results

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Winning feeling: Mooroopna's Bruce Robson in action during his side’s narrow victory over East Shepparton at the weekend. Photo by Aydin Payne

On a weekend of memorable Allan Matheson Shield action, East Shepparton remains winless this season following its home match to Mooroopna.

The Eagles put up a strong fight in the round eight contest, led by Daniel Nichols (27-17) and Ash Williamson (26-24), however, the visitors did enough to walk away with a narrow 14-91 to 4-86 victory.

Darren Kelly’s rink enjoyed a strong 26-14 win and was the standout, while Paul Warren and co skipped away to clinch a 24-19 triumph.

The home side remains locked to bottom spot on the Goulburn Valley Playing Area weekend pennant division one ladder.

Mooroopna’s second win of the campaign puts it in seventh spot, 16 points behind recent giant-slayer Euroa.

Elsewhere, Kyabram got its revenge over Shepparton Park for its round one defeat.

The Bombers held on to second spot on the ladder thanks to the 16-100 to 2-88 win.

Young star Josh Cartwright skipped his rink to a dominant 30-16 victory, while fellow skips Robert George (24-22) and Brent Reiner (22-16) got the job done.

Jeff Boyle flew the flag for Shepparton Park with a 34-24 win.

Lastly, Tallygaroopna flexed its muscles against Tatura-Hill Top and chalked up an 18-shot win.

Guy Madigan’s rink ensured Tally escaped with 12 points, with the remaining three rinks falling the way of the Bulldogs.

Madigan and co were emphatic and clinched a 37-13 rink win.