IT felt like a mid-autumn day. Maybe just a bit warmer than usual.

But out in the middle of Brian Weightman Oval it looked very much like finals action in early spring as Mildura and Robinvale Euston threw their all into the round two clash with four points up for grabs and early statements to be made.

As the bright, breezy day slowly faded to dusk, it was the visiting Eagles who finally emerged...