Port Melbourne have moved into the top eight after a stirring win over arch rival Williamstown in round fourteen action of the VFL at a chilly Fortburn Stadium in Port Melbourne. The margin was just one point in favour of the Borough at the final change however the home side rallied in the last quarter booting the final five goals of the match to win - 13.12.90 to 8.9.57.

Mack Rivett was superb for the Borough and was awarded the Frank Johnson Tribute Medal while Mitch Woofindin picked up countless possessions and Lucas Cook and Dylan Van Unen kept the Seagulls forwards in check. Skipper Jordan Lisle was the only multiple goal kicker on the ground with two. 

Essendon have moved to within a game of top spot on the VFL ladder after a comprehensive win over Coburg in round ten at a sun bathed Windy Hill. The Bombers were made to work hard in the first half but an eight goal to one third quarter enabled the home side to take charge winning 20.17.137 to 6.7.43.

Don’s skipper Heath Hocking and Jackson Merrett both booted three goals for the winners while for Coburg Peter McEvoy and Mitchell Podhajski kicked two each. Essendon runner, Travis Colyer (above), was best-on-ground and will be pushing for senior selection while defender Aaron Francis and forward James Stewart also staked a claim for AFL recalls. Aaron Heppell carved his way through Coburg opponents to find plenty of the sherrin to be among the Bomber’s best as did Hocking and Kobe Mutch who finished with 33 disposals.

Footscray have held off a last quarter fightback from Coburg to win their round eleven VFL clash at Piranha Park and record consecutive wins for the first time this year. On a chilly afternoon the Bulldogs appeared to be in control for the majority of the match, however Coburg stuck at it booting the last five goals of the game to go down by ten points - 11.12.78 to 10.8.68.

 Dog's co-captain Josh Prudden and Fraser Greene were the only multiple goal kickers for the winners with two each while Peter McEvoy snared three for Coburg and small forward Hisham Kerbatieh kicked two. Will Hayes (27 possessions) covered plenty of ground to figure in Footscray's best along with Lin Jong (20), Greene (18) and Josh Dunkley (20 touches) who were all good in support.

Richmond are now one game clear on top of the VFL ladder following a convincing 68-point win over Collingwood at Victoria Park. It was first versus second heading into the clash but the Tigers led from virtually the outset eventually wrapping up the match with six goal to one last quarter winning 17.13.115 to 6.11.47.

Anthony Miles was a standout for the winners amassing 43 disposals with eleven marks and eight clearances and booting three goals. He was well supported by Sam Lloyd (37) and two goals, Corey Ellis (23) and Shai Bolton (22) and one goal, while Oleg Markov and skipper, Steven Morris, gave little away down back. Ivan Soldo (36 hit outs) won the ruck contests giving the likes of Miles and Bolton first use of the football.