Josh Kiss continued his good form with four majors, and was well backed up by Kieran O'Dwyer with three goals.

Lachlan Channing put in a best-on-ground effort, winning clearances, while Lewis Bolton, Nick Channing and Nick French also won their fair share of ball.

Lachie Heywood was instrumental in defence with Mark Sellings held goalless, while Tom Jessep also worked hard around the ground.

Chris Wheeler drifted forward to boot two majors, and was the Tigers' best.

Seagulls tame Cats

LAKES Entrance held off a fast finishing Lindenow to keep its spot in the top four.

Leading by eight points following a free flowing opening term, the Seagulls booted six second term majors to open up a 46-point buffer before holding on to prevail by 11 points, 15.12 (102) to 13.13 (91).

The Cats booted six goals in the third term to work their way back into the contest and kept coming in the final term, only for the Seagulls to steady when required.

Andrew Stevens led the charge for Lakes Entrance with five goals, while Jesse Beha took best-on-ground honours.

Goals were shared for the Cats, with Darren Allen, Nathan Storer and Luke Schumann adding eight goals between them.

Midfielder David Donchi and Jack Blair were also instrumental for the Cats.

Pies post first win

LUCKNOW opened its season account with a big win over Orbost-Snowy Rovers, 22.11 (143) to 10.15 (75).

The Magpies began strongly, kicking eight goals in the first quarter to open a handy buffer.

The Blues matched it with Lucknow in the second and third terms, but the Magpies finished full of running, adding seven goals to two in the final term to run out big winners.

Nick Fowler and Brenton Martin booted five goals each, while Shaun Ryan added four as the Magpies had winners all over the ground.

Coach Gary Jones led from the front, while Ryan Halford and Tim Saunders also amassed possessions.

Curtley Nettleton was the shining light on a dark day for the Blues, booting four majors.

PAYNESVILLE had the bye.