In a game that featured some remarkable accuracy in front of goal it was Jindera that  finished slightly better in an epic encounter.

The half-time scores were locked together at 8-0-48 apiece; it was not until the middle of the third term that a behind was registered.

Giants playing coach Myles Aalbers led from the front with five goals, while Mick Hamilton booted three in his best game this year.

Jindera are one of three teams now level on seven wins, as the contest for the double chance really hots up in earnest.

Howlong inflicted yet another narrow loss on bottom placed Holbrook, winning a tight clash at Holbrook by just four points.

Spider’s ruckman Peter Hancock intercepted a wayward Holbrook kick in defence and goaled with just two minutes left to put the visitors in front.

For Holbrook it was their fourth loss by eight points or under in a match that they dominated possession but could not convert in front of goal.

Brad Carman continued his superb season with a best on ground effort, while for Howlong none was better or more damaging than game winner Hancock.

Lockhart kept alive its slim finals hopes with another close win, defeating CDHBU by just three points in a nail-biting finish.

CDHBU had got its lead out to eight points after three goals midway through the final quarter before Lockhart stormed home at Lockhart.

Jordan Matthews goaled with five minutes left, before John Hoey got the Demons in front with a goal with just two minutes left.

CDHBU badly missed young gun Matt Walker who was playing for GWS Giants twos.

Lockhart sit two games and percentage out of the top six.

Osborne suffered its second straight loss at home after a very inaccurate Murray Magpies over came a slow start to win by 24 points.

The Magpies have strung together four wins in a row and are now a genuine chance to take up a double chance spot.

Osborne. despite the losses. are still sitting in sixth place but have a keen pack of teams behind them and a tough encounter this week away to CDHBU.

The Magpies have a good run home with five of its eight matches being at home, starting with Holbrook this week.

 An injury struck Billabong Crows ended a five match losing streak by defeating Henty at Urana by eight points.

In a one sided first half the Crows kicked six goals to the visitors none to set up a 35-point lead at the long break.

In a remarkable turn around Henty awoke from its slumber to boot seven goals in the third term to trail by six points at the final change over.

The Crows steadied gamely in the last term to re ignite its very slim finals hopes.

Nick Morris and Alex Brooks were best for Crows.

Youngster Nick Murray booted three goals for Henty, while Beau Connell, Roy Jaques and Jimmy Ellis were the Swampies best.

Brock Burrum Saints sent a thunderous message to the remaining Hume Football League teams by handing Culcairn a complete thrashing at Culcairn.

The Saints were ruthless in the 182-point victory with Jarrod Hillary kicking eight goals in his most dominant display this year.

The visitors kicked 10 goals in each of the second and third quarters amongst 13 different goal kickers.

The heavy loss by the Lions surprised most, with its form up until then being impressive despite it only having two wins.

Brock Burrum the defending premiers are still unbeaten and now three wins and massive percentage ahead of its nearest rivals.