Werribee Districts got the bragging rights against old rival Hoppers Crossing in the Western Football League division 1 competition on Saturday.
The leader leading Tigers were able to open up a two goal lead and hold onto it heading into the second half.
Five goals to two opened the game up in the favour of the Tigers, who led by 33 points at three quarter time.
The Warriors came home hard in the last quarter, but were too far back with the Tigers winning 13.18 (96)-11.7 (73).
Lachlan Smith kicked three goals for the Tigers.
Reigning league best and fairest winner Dillon Viojo-Rainbow was named their best.
For the Warriors, Harry Maguire was named their best for his six goal performance.
The Tigers remain two points clear at the top of the table and the Warriors in fourth spot.
Point Cook Centrals fell just short of making it two wins in a row, losing a thriller to Yarraville Seddon.
The two teams traded the lead throughout the contest, with the Sharks leading by 20 points heading into the final quarter.
The Eagles kicked three goals to none in the final quarter to claim a 9.14 (68)-10.7 (67) win.
Mitch Palma kicked three goals for the Sharks and was among the best along with Haidyn Shade and Gerolemou.
The Sharks remain in ninth.
Point Cook had the bye.
In division 2, Wyndhamvale bounced back against Laverton.
The Falcons got the win, 15.15 (105)-5.8 (38).
Brodie Meadows and Liam Scarborough were named the best for the Falcons.
The Falcons remain in the top four.
The Suns proved no match for Albion, with the Cats winning 23.19 (157)-3.3 (21).
Tarneit was unable to get a second win on the board against the Western Rams.
After trailing at quarter time, the Rams won, 10.19 (79)-9.6 (60).
