Spotswood took another step to trying secure a finals spot, while dinting Altona’s finals hopes in the Western Football League division 1 competition.
A lot was on the line for both sides heading into the match between the two long time rivals.
There was not much difference on the scoreboard at the first break with Vikings leading by three points at the first break.
Five goals to one in the second quarter opened by a 21 point lead and they were able to continue to extend the lead to 46 points at the last break.
Spotswood continued to show its strength with six final quarter goals to come away with a convincing 17.18 (120)-6.9 (45) win.
Oliver Castro and Sam Cross kicked four goals each for the Woodsmen.
Leaders in David Iaccarino and Harley Walshe were named best alongside Castro.
Mitchell Van Den Berg, Jordan Fenton and James Callaway were named the Vikings best.
The Woodsmen remain in fifth spot, while Altona is in ninth spot now three games behind the Woodsmen.
In other matches, Parkside’s finals hopes also took a hit as they lost to Caroline Springs.
Both teams had their chances early, with the Lakers making more of theirs to lead by 28 points at quarter time.
They were able to extend the lead at 35 points at half time.
The margin stayed steady in the next two quarters with the Lakers able to come away with a 13.13 (91)-8.10 (58) win.
Yarraville Seddon remains in third spot after beating Sunshine, 12.19 (91)-8.5 (53).
