Two goals on the run in the final term set the impetus of the final term as the Tigers strung together some impressive passages to outscore Heyfield.

Heyfield's charge in front of goal was led by Szabo who finished the match with seven. Best-on-ground Conway was instrumental, as was Mark Bedggood.

Cox continued his solid form in defence, combining with Trent Anderson and Lambie in closing down the Tigers forwards.

Jack Rankom toiled hard all day for the Tigers, along with Lee Renton in the ruck and defenders Rob Voss and Steve Hore.

WOODSIDE has slipped to fourth place on the ladder after a six-point loss at home to Sale City.

After a great start to the season, the Wildcats have lost three of their past four matches.

It was one-way traffic early as City, led by best-on-ground Troy Carstairs, went about establishing a handy break at quarter-time.

City blew the margin out to 20 points by the long change, courtesy of some sharp shooting by David Downes and Jake Schuback, who had a major impact in front of goal.

The momentum continued to favour the visitors in the third term, with the margin extended to 35 points by the final change.

The Wildcats stormed home in the final quarter, Mark Collision and Justin Staley leading the comeback.

The siren halted the home side's run with the Bulldogs winning 16.14 (110) to 15.14 (104) to ensure they remain in the hunt for a finals berth.

CHURCHILL brushed aside Traralgon-Tyers United by 74 points at Gaskin Park.

The Cougars kicked six goals to two in the first quarter before taking a commanding nine-goal lead into the long break.

Churchill then kicked six goals to three in the third term for a 71-point lead at the last change before winning comfortably 23.10 (148) to 11.8 (74).

Nathan McDonald was outstanding, kicking 12 of his side's 23 majors in a best-on-ground performance.

Travis Brighton and Brandon Mahoney impressed for the Cougars with Jack Shaw and Kade Loveless among the Bombers' better players.

GLENGARRY kept its finals hopes alive with a 27-point victory against another finals hopeful Rosedale.

The Magpies took a four-point lead into the first break before setting the tone in the second term as they looked to hold the upper hand with Trevor May and Dean Pearce providing their teammmates with first use of the ball.

The margin was extended to 23 points by three-quarter time.

Rick Batista, Vincent O'Mara and Linton Sizeland kicked two goals each for Glengarry, while Brad Caldwell also booted two for Rosedale.

IT was all but over by half-time at Stratford, as Boisdale-Briagolong booted 12 goals to one.

The Bombers then kicked 13 goals in the second half to win 25.22 (172) to 3.8 (26).

John Saunders kicked six goals, Ben Plozza five and Matt Forsyth four, while ruckman Don Veale was the Bombers' best.

Noel Jansz was Stratford's best.