Laurimar has passed a couple of strong mid-season tests in the Northern Football League division 3 competition.
In a close division 3 competition, every win is vital in the fight for the double chance and along with finals spots.
On Saturday, the Power was able to do enough late to get across the line against Kilmore.
Power coach Jimmy Atkins said these mid-season tests would help them later in the year.
“We’re going alright,” he said. “Yesterday [Saturday] was another tough game.
“Last week we were tested and we’ve been able to get over the line in the last quarters.
“Hopefully it will hold us in good stead, but there is still a long time to go.”
On Saturday, the Power led at quarter time by 13 points before they trailed by two points at the main break.
It was still game on the line at the last break before the Power kicked five goals to two in the final quarter to win, 10.11 (71)-7.7 (49).
Atkins said they took a while to get going.
“We were only the better side in the second half,” he said. “Kilmore was good in the first half.
“We were undisciplined and were second to the footy.
“After half time we were first to the footy and able to get our hands on the ball. We moved the magnets around and were able to win the contest.
“That’s how we got running.”
Patrick Fitzgerald kicked three goals with Kaiden Arthur kicking two goals.
Atkins said Luke Wilson, Joel Lawson and Josh Leather were their best and they continue to set the standard each week.
The Power sit second on the ladder, two games clear of third placed Epping.
Atkins said the top two spot was the aim and wins in the last couple of weeks have helped them open up that gap.
“We want to get back up there [division 2] and we want to make sure we’re at the right part of the ladder at the pointy end,” he said.
The Power faces Kinglake this Saturday. Kinglake sits in fourth spot, so a win would further cement a double chance for the Power.
“We got across the line last time,” Atkins said. “They’re in good form.
“We’re aiming to win this game and it will definitely help looking at a second chance. It’s a big test for us this week.”
In other results on Saturday, Epping beat Old Eltham Collegians, 13.14 (92)-4.13 (37).
Liam Waldron and Jordan Wilkins were the Pingers best.
The Pingers sit in third spot.
Mernda took its record to 50 per cent with a win against Lalor, 14.16 (100)-2.5 (17).
Mernda sits fifth on the ladder.
In division 1, Bundoora moves off the bottom of the ladder with a 15.5 (95)-14.5 (89) win against Eltham.
South Morang slips to last. The Lions had a 10.10 (70)-6.10 (46) loss to West Preston-Lakeside.
