Southern Flinders 11-11 (77) d Broughton-Mundoora 10-13(73)

In the match of the round, top- placed Southern Flinders were forced to battle very hard to get the two points in a thrilling game played at Wirrabara.

The Eagles started well and led by nine points at the first break, before Southern Flinders fought back to lead by 10 points at half- time.

The Tigers maintained a seven- point lead going into the final term, and the last quarter saw spectators from both sides on the edge of their seats as Southern Flinders eventually held on

for a thrilling four-point

win.

Best for Southern Flinders was Brett Ballentyne, midfielder Joel Palmer, utility Jeremy Edson, speedster Cody Turner, Matt Woolford and Koby Millington.

Brogan Whitelaw kicked three goals and Lucas Chapman kicked a couple.

For the Eagles ruckman Daniel Baker was named best ahead of Nick Edwards, Justin Tiller, Tony Sims and Josh McCallum.

Chris Elliot kicked three goals and Aaron Barclay kicked two.

Crystal Brook 13-10 (88) d Jamestown-Peterborough

4-13 (37)

Second placed Crystal brook

had a comfortable win over Jamestown-Peterborough in the match played at Steamtown on Saturday.

The Roosters started with the aid of a strong breeze and led by five goals at quarter time.

The Magpies wasted their use of the wind in the second term and could only manage seven points to trail by 34 points at half time.

The Pies fought back in the third term kicking three goals into the breeze and only trailed by 21 points going into the last with the aid of the breeze to assist them.

The final quarter was all Crystal Brook as they slammed on six goals to one to record another solid win.

Best for the Roosters was Joel Millard (three goals), ruckman Adam Noonan, captain Matt Coates, Shane Arbon (two goals), and Chris Stringer.

Matt Arbon kicked three goals and Daniel Hill kicked two.

Best for the Magpies was defender Zac Noonan, ruckman Scott Merecke, Bernie McInerney, Ash McKay and Hamish Tonkin, Jed Sutter kicked two goals.