Thomson absorbed a first-quarter barrage and came back to defeat Corio by 41 points at home in round seven of Geelong District Football League on Saturday May 18.
Corio jumped out of the blocks in stunning fashion to pile one six first-term goals to leave the Tigers shellshocked.
But the Devils would manage just one more major for the afternoon as Thomson steadied and then ran away with the win, 13.12(90) to 7.7(49).
The win put the Tigers into fifth spot on the ladder while Corio sits bottom, but is playing far better than an ordinary wooden spoon candidate would.
Lucas Boyd booted five goals for Thomson while skipper Travis McGuire led from the front and Billy Smedts was good.
For Corio, Blake Ash was good off half-back and Herschelle Carr booted three goals.
BELMONT stayed unbeaten with a 10-point win against Bannockburn.
The Lions were 29 points up at the last break, but Banno hit back to keep the margin close.
Sam Jones was rewarded with some good form in the twos and booted four goals for the Lions and Nick Sherriff continued his fine season while defender Luke Bowden was Bannockburn’s best.
FIVE goals to Jack Symmons and four to Leigh Ellis and Jordan Huff helped Winchelsea to a 109-point flogging of Bell Post Hill. It was Winch’s second win for the season while Bell Post Hill is in ninth spot.
WERRIBEE Centrals quietly went about its business with a 29-point win against North Geelong.
The Centurions are in third place with rebounding defender Jack Stephenson in fine form and small forward Carmelo Saliba booting four goals. Jacsen Jewell was the Magpies’ best and also kicked four goals.
INVERLEIGH proved too good for Geelong West by 28 points. Adam Donohue yet again hit the scoreboard with five goals and Dalton Grundell kicked four while Josh Viney kicked three and was named best for the Giants.
ZAC Smith kicked six goals as East Geelong defeated Anakie by 97 points. William Hough was also superb while Robbie Milne was the Demons’ best.
