AN injury-ravaged Kerang claimed their third consecutive victory to maintain their grip on second place with a 37-point win over arch-rival Cohuna at the weekend.

The 18.13 (121) to 12.12 (84) win was not only notable for the on-field return of premiership coach Troy Coates, who retired following the Blues’ grand final victory last season, but also the continuation of the reigning premiers’ i...