A bag of goals from Shaun Buttigieg-Clarke helped Caroline Springs to a thrilling nine-point win against Glen Orden in division 2 of the Western Region Football League on Saturday.
Buttigieg-Clarke finished the match with eight majors and proved the difference between the teams.
After it dominated the contest early, the tables were turned on Caroline Springs in the final term.
The fast-finishing Hawks booted six goals to one for the quarter to cut what was at one stage a 42-point margin back to single figures.
The Lakers held on for a 16.8 (104) to 13.17 (95) win.
Elsewhere in WRFL, North Sunshine put up a good show before losing to Laverton by 41 points.
Despite having equal scoring shots early in the match, it was the Magpies who were more efficient in front of goals, setting up a 22.13 (145) to 15.14 (104) win.