The Royals led by nine points at three quarter-time, but the Tigers – whose superior conversion proved telling – kicked 6.1 to 0.2 in the last term to win 14.3 (87) to 8.13 (61) and improve to 3-1.

In other games, undefeated Wycheproof-Narraport staved off a spirited challenge from Birchip-Watchem to win 13.8 (86) to 11.6 (72).

Boort won its third game in a row and kept reigning premier Charlton winless with its 9.15 (69) to 6.8 (44) victory at home.

And Wedderburn denied St Arnaud its first win of the season, triumphing in a hard-fought contest by five points, 8.13 (61) to 8.8 (56).