Five would be challengers for this year's North Gippsland premiership stamped their supremacy over lesser ranked opposition in round nine.
GORMANDALE returned from the weeks break to keep their winning form in tack, in the closest match of the round as they held on to clinch a one goal thriller against TTU.
Very little separated the sides throughout the course of the match, with the margin four points in favour of the home side at quarter time.
The Bombers turned the tables at half time to lead by two points, a lead which they managed to hold onto at the final break.
Led by Wayne Carmody and Wade McNeil in front of goals, the Bombers rebounded from last weeks embarrassing effort to trouble their more fancied opponent.
The Bombers showed plenty of spirit as they failed to surrender, the final term described as an arm wrestle as both sides went goal for goal, with the Tigers coming from behind to clinch victory in a thriller.
Gormandale's charge was led on the scoreboard by Paul Richards who finished the match with a haul of seven, Lee Stockdale was a solid contributor around the packs in a best on ground performance while Steve Hore was damaging in the backline.
For the Bombers Adam Brady was instrumental in the midfield while Justin Palmer and Michael Taplin were also standouts.
Jake Schuback kicked eight goals with Jake Milham and Matt Lutze scoring five a piece as SALE CITY flogged Boisdale by 174 points.
The Dogs were predictably in charge from the outset and always had the Bombers measure, winning 31.21 (207) to 4.9 (33).
Sale City booted away to an 11 goal lead at half time, before adding 17 goals to one in the second half in what could only be described as a whitewash.
The premiership favourites boosting their percentage with their biggest win of the season, which saw the side, boast 13 individual goal scorers.
Schuback was judged best on ground for his efforts in front of goal, Adam Walker and Lutze also impressed.
The inaugural Komen-Hollands Cup was claimed by HEYFIELD who impressed on the field and court against Cowwarr.
The Kangaroos kicked away in the opening half as the floodgates opened with the home side boasting 22 scoring shots to four, to take a match winning 13 goal lead into half time.
The Saints weren't resolved to give up the visitors emerging from half time ready to bring their game to the contest with the second half a hard slog.
Jesse Bedggood booted six for the Kangaroos with Josh Neille making the most of his opportunities in front of goal to finish with three.
Veteran Brett Szabo was named best on ground, with coach Stuart Anderson and Jordon McDonald standouts.
For Cowwarr Matt Learmouth was the soul multiple goal scorer with five with Paul Joyce judged best a field.
The win sees Heyfield sit outside the five by percentage while the Saints have slid down the ladder into seventh position.
GLENGARRY starved off a persistent Woodside who staged a final term revival to come within four goals at the final siren.
The Magpies flexed their muscles in the opening half skipping away to a six goal break at the long change, as the side looked to break away from the contest.
The premiership term was a tight tussle as both sides made the most of their limited opportunities in front of goal, with the Wildcats failing to make a dent in margin.
It was all the home side in the final term as they rallied to halt the Magpies run, to convincingly outscore Glengarry seven goals to three for the quarter however fell short at the siren 17.8 (110) to 13.8 (86).
Stratford led by as much as 11 points in the second term of their clash against ROSEDALE before the Blues stamped their supremacy on proceedings to record an 110 point victory on the road.
The first term was an even affair with the Swans booting the opener before Rosedale responded with three for the term to take an 11 point lead into the first change.
Stratford got the start they were looking for in the second quarter as they worked their way from defence with Sam Breakspear goaling from 35 metres out.
Tyson Bush registered the Swans second as they dominated possession and managed to claw their way back into the game to trail by five points.
Swans Matt Davidson, Breakspear and Kaine Kerton combined on the forward flank, with Kerton's shot in the goal square putting the home side in front.
The Blues quickly responded, with their physical presence felt as they toiled hard to break the Swans whose fleet footed brigade were making an impact.
Running from half back Rosedale's Dale Flemings pace was lightening, his pinpoint pass hitting the chest of Matt Cogan who put the visitors back in front.
Andrew Flanagan had his second for the term, as the Blues quickly kicked the margin beyond two goals.
The full forward had another as the margin drew out to 38 points with consecutive goals to Rosedale.
The Swans kept with Rosedale but struggled to make much headway on the scoreboard, with the Blues in command at the main change 10.11 (71) to 5.2 (32).
Stratford booted the first of the term, which was answered by seven consecutive majors by the Blues.
Flanagan and John Cantwell combined in the forward 50, Brad Caldwell added one of his six for the term before Ben Plozza got in on the act as the Blues dominated the quarter.
Rosedale had all the answers as they maintained their pressure for the full four quarters of the match to run home comfortable victors and move into the five, 22.23 (155) to6.9 (45).
The Blues defenders were solid; the engine room benefited from ruckman Cantwells taps while the side's forward line led by Flanagan and Caldwell stood up and took charge.
All in all it was a well executed performance, which saw the side respond well to the Swans second term challenge.
Stratford was well served by Beau Mynard and Glenn VanRuiswyk while Breakspear was the pick of the goal kickers with two.
By Lauren Carey
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