K Rock Football | Bell Park remains the master of its finals destiny after overcoming a slow start to beat Grovedale by 36 points at Burdoo Reserve.

Trailing by five points at half-time, the Dragons faced the prospect of falling out of the top five as South Barwon and Colac took control of their respective contests.

However, a four-goal-to-two third quarter wrested back the momentum before a 7.2 to 3.2 final term put the finishing touches on a 17.13 (115) to 12.7 (79) victory.

The win has Bell Park a game clear of the Swans (fifth) and Colac (sixth) ahead of its final-round meeting with second-placed St Mary’s.

Victory over the Saints would confirm a return to September action for the first time since 2017.

A loss wouldn’t be fatal unless South Barwon and Colac recorded wins, with the Swans hosting Geelong West and the Tigers facing the unbeaten St Joseph’s at Drew Oval.

Coach James Saker looks forward to the challenge St Mary’s will present.

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