The Thistles held the home side goalless for the second and third quarters in the victory after going into the first break with a seven-point lead.

Will Harper and Charlie Eastoe (three goals each) opened the flood gates with Jonty Swallow and John McKenzie while Ryan Worn was rock solid.

Tom Chugg, Jay Schulz and Charlie Fry kicked a goal each as Danny Hall continued his run of form.

St Pats braved the East Coast road trip and came home victorious, winning 8.8 (56) to 3.8 (26).

Leading by eight at the main break, the Saints held the Swans scoreless in the third but weren't able to stamp their authority until the last, kicking three crucial goals to take out the contest.

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Josh Bellchambers and Nathan Barry were the multiple goalkickers for St Pats as Tim Seen was best on, while Will Stoltenberg (two goals) and Marcus Haley were East Coast's contributors.

Lilydale broke the 200 barrier, defeating Perth 33.13 (211) to 2.3 (15) in an accurate performance.

The reigning premier kicked 11 goals in the second term as Sonny Whiting finished with nine, ably assisted by Thane Bardenhagen (five) and Sam Lockett (four).

Bardenhagen was best on ground, followed by Daniel Viney and Rueben Rothwell while Joel Murray was strong as Cooper Praciak and Jack Stone kicked goals.

Bridport won the battle of two injury-decimated sides, defeating Evandale 14.9 (93) to 9.7 (61).

The Eagles held the half-time advantage by a kick but Bridport came back, led by Matthew Taylor and Cody Kerrison's combined nine.

Kerrison was named best on with Nicholas Sutton and Jonty Saville not far behind as Lachie Groves (three), Adam Lewis and Aidan Bullman gave Evandale a shot.

UTAS came close to picking up its first win of the year but Meander Valley finished 14-point victors.

The Lions led at the main break but could only muster two behinds in the third as Joel Holloway (three goals) steered the Suns.

Lions Adam McDermott and Ben Arnold both kicked three as Alex Coleman stood up.