Werribee Tigers clawed their way to a five-point win over Box Hill Hawks in a VFL practice match at Arden Street on Saturday.
Nathan Grima and Tom Gribble had more than 30 possessions each as new coach John Lamont took charge of the Tigers for the first time in a competitive match.
The Tigers will be back at Arden Street on Saturday to face Williamstown in their second pre-season hit out with the development league game starting at 10am, followed by the seniors at 1pm.
