It was the fourth time this season that Dan Roden's side had won by the narrowest of margins after doing so in three of their first five matches as they won 10 games straight before a loss to Arrows in round 12.

In a seesawing round 16 encounter at Kingborough Sports Centre, the fourth-placed Blues took a three-point lead into the final term but couldn't hold on.

A strong finish from the visitors earned Deanna Wadley a win in her 100th game for the side.

Great defensive pressure all over the court saw the Cavs up 12-8 at the first break but Kingston hit back to trail 23-22 at half-time.

The Blues then hit the front as a change to the centre court and defensive end shook up the game before Cavs dug deep to ensure a more enjoyable journey home.

Third-placed Northern Hawks overcame an early deficit to beat fifth-placed Cripps Waratah 65-57.

In a bruising encounter at the Silverdome, Jamie Symons played a pivotal role at goal defence before collecting her player of the match award with her arm in a sling.

With an attack line boosted by the return of Tassie Magpie Zoe Claridge, the Hawks scored consistently while Symons injected herself into the play with a few timely intercepts.

Down 24-13 at the first break, the hosts reduced the arrears to a point at half-time before hitting the front.

Tight defensive pressure allowed the Hawks to play more productively with goal keeper Gemma Poke and Symons playing good one-on-one marking in the circle.

Ahead 48-44 at the final break, the Hawks introduced 19s player of the match Hannah Lenthall for the injured Symons and continued to turn the ball over as they finished strongly.

Second-placed Friends had the bye.

Cavaliers will have a bye next weekend when Hawks travel to St Brendan Shaw to face lowly Devon.

Kingston host Karana at Kingborough on Friday night at the same time that Cripps and Friends meet at Hobart Netball Centre.