The Saints never looked in trouble after they kicked five goals to one in the first quarter and rubber-stamped the game with a six-goal last term.

A dominant forward line led by five goals each to John Spencer and Ron Boulton while Tyson Neander continued his good season with four goals.

Darcy I'Anson dominated the midfield, with the dynamic duo of Matt Seiter and Nic Sedgwick starring around the clearances.

The Lions with four goals each to Denis Peddemont and Adam Prior played its best footy in the second term with Jye Shields the best.

Osborne and Henty played out an absolute thriller at Osborne with the home side getting home by just two points.

The Tigers won the game with a superb third quarter when they added five goals to one, to turn a ten-point half-time deficit into a two-goal lead.

In a low-scoring tense final term Osborne hung on despite a barrage from Henty but its defenders held firm to consolidate second position on the ladder.

George Alexander (Osborne) and Damian Cupido (Henty) both kicked four goals.

Michael Driscoll was best on ground with two goals for Osborne.

The Swampies loss has them drop to eighth position and facing a massive away clash this Saturday to old rivals Culcairn.

Lockhart took a huge step toward playing finals with an impressive 33-point win over fourth-placed Billabong Crows at Lockhart.

The Demons' victory has seen it take fifth place level on points with the Crows but well behind on percentage (17.0 per cent) as the finals race heats up.

Jordan Harrington starred for the Demons with a brilliant best-on-ground performance that included three goals and over 40 possessions.

After a relatively even first half Lockhart took control in the second half with Jess Margosis, Andrew Emery and Jack Muldoon standing tall.

Nick Brockley kicked three goals with his new club, while Zac Kerr and Bronson Schofield served the Crows well.

A good draw should still see the Crows play finals.

Holbrook as expected proved too strong for Jindera at Holbrook, winning all four quarters in its comfortable 59-point victory.

The win keeps the Brookers' finals chances alive.

A tough draw in the run home has it playing all four of the top teams and CDHBU.

Coby Ross played his best game for the season, while Josh Jones, Brock Knights and Charlie White (three goals) were other good contributors for Holbrook.

Jindera had no luck losing Mick Galvin (hamstring) and Matt Crawshaw (concussion) in the first half.

Mitch Lawrence was again best for Jindera.

A sparkling debut by 14-year-old Rand Walbundrie Walla student Nathan Wardius was the highlight of the Giants massive 192-point win over the Magpies.

Wardius was called up from the thirds after the Giants' injury toll got large and didn't disappoint playing in a forward pocket and kicking five goals.

Wardius had bagged seven goals in the thirds earlier in the day, kicking a goal with his first kick after taking a big grab close to goal.

The Giants with Josh Star kicking 11 goals and Blake Lieschke six boosted its percentage to take sixth spot ahead of Holbrook and Henty on percentage.

CDHBU chalked up its second success of the season with a thrilling one-point win over Howlong at Coreen.

A goal half way through the final term by Robert Anderson put the Combine in front as they hung on to put an end to the Spiders' finals hopes.

It capped off a great game by Anderson who got excellent support from Cal Butler and the reliable Brad Talbot.

Steve Jolliffe and Peter Hancock starred for Howlong, along with Matt McDonald and Josh Senior.

The Spiders are now two games out of the top six.

Saturday, July 27

CDHBU vs Rand-Walbundrie-Walla at Coreen

Culcairn vs Henty at Culcairn

Holbrook vs Brock/Burrum Saints at Holbrook

Howlong vs Lockhart at Howlong

Jindera vs Osborne at Jindera

Murray Magpies vs Billabong Crows at Urana Road