Caroline Springs has claimed its second scalp in three weeks, this time knocking off Werribee Districts in the Western Football League division 1 competition.
After beating Hoppers Crossing recently, the Lakers ensured they kept the pressure on the top three and a double chance with victory against the Tigers on Saturday.
The Tigers, coming off their first loss of the season, jumped out of the blocks to lead by 24 points at quarter time.
That margin slightly increased to 28 points at the main break.
The third quarter was when the Lakers made their move as they kicked six goals to two to take a one point lead into the last change.
It was an arm wrestle in the final quarter but the Lakers never conceded the lead.
A goal in the 14th minute made the margin 13 points and the Lakers then tried to hold on.
The Tigers got a late goal to bring the margin back under 10 points, but couldn’t get over the line.
Caroline Springs won 12.16 (88)-12.7 (79).
Ryan Allan kicked three goals for the Lakers with Jamie Ristovski and Ben Caluzzi named their best.
The Lakers remain in fourth spot, but there’s now only eight points between the top four sides.
Caroline Springs this Saturday faces Albion, which is in the fight for fifth spot.
In division 2, it was a tough day out for the Western Rams as they face Albanvale.
With the Cobras needing to keep winning to play finals, they came out in force to come away with a 24.10 (154)-6.17 (53) win.
A seven goal to nil first quarter set the tone of the match, with the Rams also not making the most of their opportunities.
Mathew Paull, Tyler Lewis and William Markovski were the best for the Rams.
Caroline Springs women’s side had a bye.
