Huntly strengthened its bid for a top-three berth when it defeated Leitchville-Gunbower by one goal on Saturday.
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In a game played at finals intensity, the Hawks won a thrilling encounter 49-48 to move above the Bombers into fourth spot on the ladder.
They have the same win-loss record as third-placed Mt Pleasant, but the Blues have a much stronger percentage.
The Hawks and Blues meet next Saturday in a game that will potentially decide third spot.
The Hawks have an easier run home than the Blues in the final two rounds.
Leitchville-Gunbower remains in fifth spot, percentage clear of Lockington-Bamawm United.
The narrow defeat was the second time in four weeks the Bombers have lost to a finals contender by one goal.
Mt Pleasant consolidated third spot after it outclassed Heathcote 67-18.
The Blues have won four of their past five games and could give top teams Colbinabbin and White Hills a scare in September.
White Hills warmed up for its clash with Colbinabbin next Saturday by defeating Lockington-Bamawm United 48-36.
Reigning premier Colbinabbin took its record to 14-0 when it thrashed North Bendigo 65-29.
The Grasshoppers defeated White Hills by 12 goals when they met earlier this year.
The other big game next week is at the bottom of the ladder where eighth-placed Elmore hosts ninth-placed Heathcote.
