by Davyd Reid
The top six continue to lead the charge in the Ellinbank District reserves, with the higher ranked sides recording strong victories in round four.

Much like the senior match that followed, the clash between Ellinbank and Neerim-Neerim South saw the undefeated rivals compete.
It was second-placed Ellinbank who would prevail, kicking eight goals to one following an 11-point quarter time deficit to win 9-8 (62) to 3-10 (28).
The victory sees the Eagles remain undefeated alongside ladder leader Longwarry, trailed by Lang Lang, the Cats, Trafalgar and Catani each with three wins.
Tony Wright, Jack Cole, Nick Fairbank, Keaton Brown, Sam Barwick and Jordan Lewis led the way for the home side.
The Cats were best served by Nathan Bayne, Jackson Clerks, Adam White, Lachlan Guy, Lachlan Smith and Darcy Norton.
FIVE goals to nil in the first term set Trafalgar on their way to victory over Buln Buln, 12-9 (81) to 6-6 (42).
The remainder of the contest proved a competitive affair with seven goals to six.
Jackson Noonan, Drew O' Brien, Brett Cameron, Hayden Brock, Kynan Noonan and Josh Dwyer led the fast start for the Bloods.
Bryce Monahan, Matthew Garner, Max Steenholdt, Ryan Bradshaw, Flynn Bravington and Brett Gilbert led a competitive effort after quarter time for the Lyrebirds.
BUNYIP comfortably accounted for Nilma-Darnum, 9-6 (60) to 2-4 (16).
The Bulldogs set up victory with a 43-point buffer at the final change, the final term a torrid affair with only three behinds combined.
Darby Craven, Mitch Willems, Sam Dowie, Nick Buckland, Benjamin Wright and Jesse Garner led the home side to victory.
The Bombers were best served by Chris Cupples, Thomas Ayama, Matt Cheyne, Rhonan Perry, Rob Campbell and Chris Demicoli.
LADDER leader Longwarry set up its 16-15 (111) to 1-1 (7) victory over Yarragon with a strong start and finish.
While Yarragon were able to stem the tide somewhat across the middle periods, the Crows put through seven goals in the first term and five majors to finish.
Bailey Rowe, Bradley Blazevic, Zach Murphy, Luke Ramsay, Tom Smith and Cody Coad helped the home side to a big win.
The Panthers were best served by Ty Miller, Daniel Burke, Chris Mccallum, Ryan Young, Clayton Bawden and Brydon Price.
SIX goals in the first term and seven majors in the final term helped Lang Lang to a big win over Catani, 19-17 (131) to 1-2 (8).
Kurt Batt booted 11 goals with Jesse Hand, Joseph Dalgleish, Rhys Simmons, Liam Casey and Nick Mascadri also prominent.
The Blues were best served by Brody Goodall, Brad Adams, Brodie Cameron, Domenic Fazzino, Casey Player and Aidan Gorozidis.
NYORA comfortably accounted for Poowong, 8-11 (59) to 2-3 (15).
Tyler Campbell, Luke Forscutt, Jono Hewitt, Tim Burns, Shannon Gallagher and Lachlan Roberts helped the home side to victory.
The better players for the Magpies were Jerome Cawcutt, Connor King, Troy Smethurst, Stephen Aschenbrenner, Rohan Verma and Toby Moyce.