It came down to the wire, but Launceston was able to breath a sigh of relief as it fended off Bridgenorth 4.6 (30) to 4.3 (27) on Friday night.
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After being left scoreless in the first quarter, the Blues came back into the contest thanks to Greater Northern Raider Meg Radford and Brie Rattray, who kicked two goals apiece.
The Parrots had a chance to pull off an upset after nabbing a free-kick inside 50 at the siren, but a wayward ball had the first-place Launceston side cheering in victory.
The Old Launcestonians could not overcome their early game deficit against South Launceston, who rolled to a 6.4 (40) to 2.8 (20) win at Invermay Park.
Lisa Patterson and Aprille Crooks did the Doggies proud with two majors each.
OLFC's Caitlyn Webster and Taylah Lehman scored their side's two goals.
A muddy match-up at the NTCA Grounds saw Old Scotch defend home turf in style against the Meander Valley Suns, who fell 0.2 (2) to 10.7 (67).
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The second-placed home side blanked the Suns up until the final quarter, with a best-on-ground performance from Thistle Ella Maurer orchestrating her team's success with a career-best four goals.
Teammate Georgia Nichols also booted three majors of her own.
Hillwood had its way with a hapless Deloraine at the latter's home ground, winning handily 7.7 (49) to 1.2 (8).
Karlee Evans scored the Roos' only goal in the second quarter, with Sharks Narine Maurangi and Sian Beeton booting four and two goals respectively.
At Morven Park, a top outing from former Bomber Maggie Cuthbertson (three goals) had Scottsdale beating Evandale 8.10 (58) to 1.0 (6).
Fellow Pie Mollie Cornish notched two goals in the contest, while Eagle Charlotte Layton scored her team's only points in her 50th game for the club.
The match between Longford and George Town was postponed due to heavily sodden turf.
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