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Finals race heating up

Things are heating up in the Western Football League women’s competition, with the top four sides all equal on points.

After 10 rounds, only percentage can separate Werribee Centrals, Caroline Springs, the Suns and Parkside all sit on 28 points.

The four teams faced each other on the weekend.

Caroline Springs got one back against Werribee Centrals, winning 6.4 (40)-3.9 (27).

The Lakers had to do it the hard way, trailing by six points at half time.

A four goal to none third quarter set up the result for the Lakers.

Parkside also moved even with the top sides with a win against the Suns.

It was a strong four quarter performance by the Spurs, who won 12.8 (80)-3.1 (19).

Aleisha Casley kicked five goals for the Spurs, while Deena Bassett and Danielle Marshall kicked three goals each.

Rita Ceravolo and Taquila Angel were named their best.

Werribee Centrals sits on top ahead of Caroline Springs, then the Suns and Parkside with big percentage between each side.

In other matches, West Footscray came away with a massive win against North Sunshine, winning 14.17 (101)-0.0 (0).

Krystyn Raymundo kicked five goals in a standout performance for the Roosters, while Kathleen Gannon and Ashlee Carey were also among the best.

The win was the Roosters fourth for the season.

Wyndhamvale claimed a big win in the other match, beating Laverton 9.16 (70)-2.1 (13).

The Burton sisters, Mariah and Rachael, both had good games for the Falcons.

For the Magpies, Ruth Walker and Ashleigh Pearson were their best.

The Falcons now move to 3-6.

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