Point Cook came back from the brink to beat Manningham Cobras by four points in a thrilling VAFA division 4 season opener at Kunung Reserve.
The Bulldogs trailed by 21 points at the last change but kicked four goals to nil in the fourth quarter to pull off a stunning, come-from-behind win.
Julian Mandahl topped off a best-on-ground performance for the Dogs with three goals while Mathew Smith, Jake Perrins and Robbie Milne had strong games.
In the GDFL, Werribee Centrals stumbled out of the blocks, going down to Inverleigh by 40 points.
