Inverleigh strengthened its finals credentials with a big win against East Geelong on Saturday June 24.
Starting the game behind East Geelong on the ladder in sixth spot, the Hawks prevailed by 73 points after an even first half.
But then 13 goals to one in the second half saw Inverleigh run away with the game and lift its percentage while East Geelong lost the points and percentage in a loss that could prove crucial.
Bradley Surkitt and Casey Meehan (four goals) entertained the home crowd while the Eagles were well served by Zac Smith and Caleb Ezard.
Werribee Centrals kept Anakie goalless and moved into the top three with a 116-point win.
After its first win in almost four seasons last week, Anakie failed to score after quarter time as Tyler Crennan and Henry Egan led the way for the Centurions.
Riley Woodyard and Xavier Parker never stopped trying for Anakie.
Thomson brushed aside Bannockburn to the tune of 51 points.
The top side was brutal against the fourth-placed Tigers with Mitch Hodgson deadly in front of goal with five majors.
Belmont put a massive dent in Geelong West’s finals hopes with a nine-point win at home.
The Giants are now two games outside the five and will find it tough from here while the Lions thoroughly deserved their win thanks to Sam Jones’ six goals and fine performances from Callum Voss and Brock Mahoney.
Blake Dye booted four goals for Geelong West in a lone hand up forward.
Winchelsea kept its finals hopes alive thanks to an 80-point win against North Geelong.
It was a vastly improved effort from North Geelong after going down to Anakie last week with only a 10 goal to none second term the major difference.
Leigh Ellis (five goals) and Jordan Gould (four) were sharp in front of goal for Winch while Flynn Sheldon was the Magpies’ best.
Bell Post Hill proved too strong for Corio with an 80-point win keeping it in second spot.
Will Ford kicked four for the Panthers while Tom Bryans and Jack Yates (three goals) were good players.
Jackson Doyle and Toby Bennett led the way for the Devils.
