A third-quarter blitz has helped Latrobe maintain top spot on the NWFL ladder in its 23-point win over East Devonport on Saturday.
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After leading the determined Swans by only five points at half time, the Demons streaked clear in the tough conditions with an eight-goal third term that saw them extend the lead to 41 points at the final change.
Full forward Ryan Keep led the charge with four goals during the run, with Chris Boon adding two.
East Devonport added some respectability to the scoreboard by keeping Latrobe goalless in the final term, while adding three goals themselves.
In wet and wind conditions at Smithton, second-placed Ulverstone kept pace with the Demons by posting a hard-fought 28-win over Circular Head.
The Robins built a 18-point lead with the breeze in the first quarter, then held the Giants to just two points in the second term.
They kicked away again after half time to stretch the lead to 39 points at the final change and held on from there, with Travis Davies ending the day with three goals.
At Penguin, the home side were far too polished for a young Devonport side, running out comfortable 104-point winners.
The Two Blues extended their lead at every change and showed great team versatility to finish with 12 different goalkickers on the day.
In the late game at a muddy West Park, fourth-placed Wynyard overcame a slow start to hold Burnie goalless for the final three quarters and run out easy 107-point victors.