The Northern Blues have moved into the top four after a hard fought win over arch rival Collingwood in round four of the Peter Jackson VFL at a chilly Victoria Park. The Blues appeared in control for most of the match holding Collingwood to just the two goals by three-quarter-time and a lead of 30 points.

A spirited fight back however by the home side had their loyal fans finding some voice in the final term, as they booted four goals to the Blues one. However it wasn’t enough and the Northern Blues celebrated an AFL/VFL weekend double over their opponents winning 9.5.59 to 6.10.46.

Footscray have advanced to a VFL Preliminary Final after a stirring come-from-behind win over Essendon in the semi-final at North Port Oval in Port Melbourne. Trailing the Bombers by 18 points at the final change, the Bulldogs rallied, booting six goals to one in the final quarter to win 13.16.94 to 10.15.75.

The two sides met in the corresponding match last season with the Bombers getting the chocolates and it appeared he result would go the same way mid way through the third term. The Bombers scored four unanswered goals either side of half time and hit the front for the first time since just after the opening bounce early into the third thanks to a Sam Michael goal.

The Northern Blues have proved too much for Coburg in round three of the Peter Jackson VFL at Piranha Park running away in the last quarter to win by 62 points - 21.15.141 to 11.13.79. It was the Vicki Cleary Tribute match, raising awareness in support of violence against women, an issue close to the heart of the Lion's former champion player/coach and VFL legend, Phil Cleary, who tragically lost his sister to domestic violence back in 1987.

An emotional Cleary spoke to the crowd thanking them for their support; he was flanked by 2015 Australian of The Year and prominent campaigner against violence towards women, Rosie Batty. A minute’s silence was then held before the first bounce to remember Vicki and other victims of domestic violence. 

Collingwood have advanced to a preliminary final after a commanding win over reigning premier Williamstown in the qualifying final of the Peter Jackson VFL at Ikon Park. The Pies jumped out of the blocks booting four goals to one in the first quarter and remained in control for the rest of the match winning 16.6.102 to 7.14.56.

Their only concerns are injuries to defender Jack Frost, skipper Jack Hellier and runner Ben Moloney who all failed to see out the match. Lachlan Howe and Jordan Collopy both booted three for the Magpies while Sam Dunnell was the only multiple goalkicker for the Seagulls with two.