Spotswood has moved a game clear in the battle for fifth in the Western Football League division 1 competition.
The Woodsmen upset Hoppers Crossing on Saturday to give their finals hopes a big boost.
It was Spotswood in front at each of the breaks at Donald McLean Reserve, but the Warriors stuck close all day.
The margin was as close as seven points early in the final quarter, but the Woodsmen had the answers every time.
The two sides went goal for goal in the final quarter with Spotswood doing enough to win, 13.16 (94)-10.12 (72).
Sam Cross kicked six goals for the Woodsmen including two in the final quarter.
Kyle Blake and Chris Seymour were named the Woodsmen best.
With Albion losing to Caroline Springs, there is now a game between the two sides that are fighting it out for the last finals spots with two rounds remaining.
In other matches, Yarraville Seddon did enough to get the job done against Newport.
The Eagles jumped out to a 31 point lead at the first break and that would be the key to the win.
The Panthers were able to reduce the margin back to seven points at the final break.
It didn’t get any closer with the Eagles winning, 11.12 (78)-9.8 (62).
Tyson Brazel, Michael Selsby and Daniel Snell each kicked two goals for the Eagles.
West Barker was named their best.
Nayef Hamad, Jackson Fullerton and Darcy Cassar were named the Panthers best.
With the Warriors loss, the Eagles are now up to second on the ladder.
Elsewhere, Parkside beat Point Cook Centrals, 22.10 (142)-3.13 (31).
Jy Lambley kicked six goals in a best on ground performance.
Altona proved no match for Werribee Districts, losing 19.11 (125)-6.8 (44).
Joel Menadue kicked two goals for the Vikings.
