Cobram sits atop the Murray Football League seniors ladder and remains undefeated after three rounds.
The Tigers hosted Tongala on Saturday, with both teams at 2-0 heading into the match and determined to continue their unbeaten run.
The home side set up the game with a seven-goal-to-one first quarter and produced some of their best football for the season so far.
Winning the early arm wrestle meant the Tigers remained on the front foot and despite the game being played on even terms for the remaining three quarters, the side ran out winners by 31 points.
There were plenty of good signs from the Tigers outfit with youngsters Tom Thorsen (five goals) and Sam Gemmill in good early season form.
Fellow youngsters Ben Ryan (four goals), Dylan Ryan and Harry King continue to develop a forward line with plenty of height and speed in front of the goals.
An injury to Dylan Ryan was the only real concern for the Tigers brains trust, with the key forward playing some exciting football until injured.
In defence the experienced Phil Bourke, Mark Pennycuick and Simon Rudd were steady and effective — especially after half-time, as Tongala stuck to the task of making the Tigers play out the game.
Midfielders Tom Crapp, Matt Hyde, John Lucas, Brennan Mills, Nick Tassell and Daniel McIntyre all found plenty of the ball throughout the day.
Cobram’s spread of goalkickers in the early games are a key focus with 17 goalkickers hitting the scoreboard in the first three weeks of the season.
For Tongala, Matt Andrews was efficient in front of goal, booting six. Jarrad Martin, Matt Ohlsen and Tim Harris were among the Blues’ best.
The Tigers travel to Nathalia on Saturday to take on last year’s premiers while the Blues will host Moama.
