Glenorchy has retained its unbeaten streak in this year’s State League, surviving an Anzac Day battle against a persistent Tigers outfit.
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The 20-point victory away at Kingborough also ensures the Magpies are now a clear win and sizeable percentage in top spot ahead of North Launceston.
The ladder lead could even stretch to two wins should the 2016 premiers cast aside a three-day break and defeat Clarence on Saturday.
The Northern Bombers will wait from the sidelines having the competition bye.
Never giving up the lead all day, Glenorchy struggled to shake off Tigers but won 11.8 (74) to 8.6 (54) in what proved an apt war of attrition in Wednesday’s tribute clash.
The visitors pushed out to its biggest lead of the match late in a forceful four goal-to-one opening term.
But Tigers held firm amid the low-scoring second to trail by just 11 points at the long interval.
Glenorchy had six shots on goal to two, but could only stretch the lead to 15 heading into a thrilling last quarter.
Teenager Jye Bearman broke the shackles in front of goal for his third, as the Magpies’ sheer class in the final analysis proved enough.
Tigers will travel next to Launceston, as the Blues look to claim second position.
Andrew Mathieson
The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.
The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.
