GORDON has given itself every chance of making the top four after a 55-point win against Illabrook on Saturday – 9.17 (71) to 2.4 (16).
The Hawks (sixth, 10-5) are a game behind fourth-placed Hepburn (11-4) and sport a better percentage.
Ballan triumphed at Springbank in a low-scoring slog, 2.5 (17) to 1.5 (11).