Albion continues to tick to the boxes as it stays in Western Football League division 1 finals contention.
Four teams were fighting for one finals spot not long ago, but that now appears to be down to just two with four rounds remaining.
The Cats sit outside the top five, just percentage behind Spotswood.
Cats coach Blake Richards said the equation for the rest of the season is quite simple.
“We have to continue to win,” he said. “Spotswood is doing the right things as well.
“It’s a nice challenge for the rest of the year. Hopefully the boys can achieve it.
“It’s got to that time of the year when it’s cold and getting to training is hard. To be playing for something is hopefully driving the group.”
On Saturday, the Cats were able to account for Newport, 16.8 (104)-6.6 (42).
Richards said they were expecting tough conditions, but they weren’t as bad as they expected.
He said they had set up a game plan for the wet weather, which didn’t come to fruition.
“They [Newport] came out and really controlled the game early on,” he said. “We were able to turn it around and we got on top and it didn’t give up.”
Richards said they changed things up at half time to try and extend their 12 point lead, including putting an extra man behind the ball.
After the main break the Cats kicked 12 goals to four in the second half to run away with it.
Jesse Cavanagh kicked four goals for the Cats, while four other players kicked two goals each.
Richards said their defensive group stood strong led by Josiah Garisto and Maysen Murgov.
He said Cavanagh impressed as did Jye Temple, who came into the side for this first game of the season due to the expected weather, kicking two goals.
Richards said it was nice to get the win to help celebrate a couple of big milestones on Saturday.
Cody Bench played his 250th game and Ross Whelan played his 300th game.
Richards said both players and their families had done a lot for the club and it was nice to reward them.
It’ll be Friday night lights this week for the Cats, as they face Parkside this week.
RIchards said they would focus on playing the way they needed to for the rest of the season.
In other results, Caroline Springs beat Parkside, 13.13 (91)-8.10 (58).
Sunshine fell short against Yarraville, losing 12.19 (91)-8.5 (53).
In division 2, Braybrook beat the Western Rams, Sunshine Heights beat Laverton while Albanvale lost to West Footscray.
