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Hoppers Crossing continued on its winning ways, while Werribee Districts bounced back from its first minor hiccup of the Western Football League division 1 competition.

The Warriors are now the form team of the competition on the back of five straight wins.

On Saturday, the Warriors were able to account for Spotswood.

The Woodsmen led at the first two breaks, before the Warriors took a three point lead into the final quarter.

Three goals to two in the final quarter was enough for the Warriors to win, 14.17 (101)-14. (88).

Harry Maguire kicked four goals for the Warriors and was one of their best along with Josh Pickess.

The Warriors sit in fourth spot.

Werribee Districts bounced back against Point Cook Centrals after a draw the previous week against Caroline Springs.

The Tigers led by seven points at quarter time and increased the margin to 30 points at the main break.

After half time it was all the Tigers, who kicked 10 goals to one to seal a 17.20 (122)-4.12 (36) win.

Michael Luxford kicked four goals in the best on ground performance.

The Tigers sit eight points clear at the top of the table.

It was another tough day for Point Cook, which lost 14.7 (91)-7.9 (51).

The Magpies did all the damage in the first half, leading by 43 points at the break.

In division 2, Wyndhamvale had a massive win against Tarneit.

It was all one-way traffic with the Falcons winning, 28.16 (184)-2.5 (17).

Matthew Paul kicked five goals in the win, with Brayden Young named their best. For the Titans, Michael Scolaro was named their best.

The Falcons remain in third spot, while the Titans slip to 11th.

The Suns had a tough day against Sunshine in their match up. The Kangaroos were too strong, winning 17.12 (114)-3.4 (22).

The Suns remain in fifth spot.

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