Westmeadows continue to tick the wins over, this time coming from behind at three quarter time to account for Glenroy in the Essendon District Football League division 2.
It was a top of the table clash at Willowbrook Reserve, with the Tigers aiming for nine wins in a row.
The Lions led at each of the breaks but they couldn’t break the Tigers.
With plenty of energy left heading into the final quarter, the Tigers were able to capitalise and kick seven final quarter goals to come away with a 14.12 (96)-12.8 (80) win.
Tigers coach Ash Flavel said his side played well in the second half to come away with the points.
“It was a tale of two ends,” he said. “In the first quarter we got the jump and then we had the wind in the second quarter and kicked three goals.
“We would kick one goal and they would kick one and they were up by three goals at three quarter time.
“The players keep coming to me saying they [Glenroy] were tired and arguing with each other.
“Our fitness came to the fore in the last quarter and we kicked straight.”
Flavel said they were able to do what Glenroy did to them on Anzac Day. More importantly, the Tigers have now beaten every team in the competition.
Aaron Evans and Hugo Jenkins kicked three goals each for the Tigers.
Flavel praised Brayden Sudaro’s job on Mark Sabatino, while saying that Michael Portelli down back, Francis Keenan on the wing were other standouts.
Flavel said while they didn’t play their best football they were still able to find a win which is the sign of a good team.
The run for the Tigers, who are looking to make a second straight grand final, is being done primarily with local players.
Just one player on Saturday was more than a one-point player. Jordan Hollow and Mitch Church, who are out through travel and injury, are also one point players and will return to the team.
Hollow and Nick Matthews return from overseas this week in another boost for the Tigers.
The Tigers remain in second spot, only behind Glenroy.
Flavel said they were remaining focused on playing one week at a time.
“We have to respect every opponent and play who is in front of us,” he said. “There’s a good vibe and they’re enjoying their footy.
“We want to keep having fun at the same time and click into business when we need to.”
The Tigers face the Sunbury Kangaroos this Saturday.
In division 1, Tullamarine has all but secured its spot in division 1 for next season, while Roxburgh Park looks set to drop down to division 2.
On Saturday, the Demons were able to hold off the Magpies, who came hard late, in the 9.17 (71)-9.9 (63) win.
Elsewhere Craigieburn lost to Oak Park, 10.3 (63)-7.7 (49).
