Harvey Bulls held off South Bunbury in a match where the momentum constantly swung to claim an 11-point victory at Hands Oval on Sunday.
Clinging onto a narrow lead, the visitors withstood the Tiger's last quarter charge to win 11.8 (74) to 9.9 (63).
The game was tight throughout with neither side able to build a solid lead at any stage.
After showing great accuracy during the first three quarters, South Bunbury could only manage one goal during the last quarter.
Amid a flurry of behinds Chris Andrew kicked a goal from a tight angle to reduce the margin to one point, but that was as close as South Bunbury came to victory.
Abe Davey kicked his third goal of the game before Robbie Bennell sealed the result after finding space in the forward half.
The first quarter was symptomatic of the game as the teams traded goals and although Harvey enjoyed the bulk of possession, South Bunbury led after the first break.
Andrew McDougall and Michael Genovese were impressive for the visitors but it was Lochlan Carlisle who gave South Bunbury some breathing space after kicking a goal late in the quarter.
Harvey started the second quarter in an explosive manner as the Bulls kicked the first three goals of the quarter through Davey, Joseph Rognetta and Kieran Germs.
Tigers forward Matt Wilkinson came to life as he marked and converted before scoring a second goal in quick succession from a tight angle in traffic.
Harvey started the second half well but failed to score a goal and South Bunbury punished them by kicking two majors including a turnover in defence that allowed Leith Dower to stroll into the forward line and kick an easy goal.
Harvey's dominance of general play was rewarded as Germs found space in the forward line to snap truly.
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