Craigieburn 23.16 (154) d West Coburg 13.10 (88)

West Coburg pushed Craigieburn to half-time but fell away dramatically as a nine-point deficit at the long break became 36 by the last change.

The Burgers' only hope of avoiding relegation now hinges on an off-day for finals-bound teams Greenvale and Keilor in the last two weeks of the season.

Doutta Stars 9.14 (68) lt Greenvale 24.8 (152)

Doutta Stars stuck with Greenvale for a quarter but gave up six unanswered goals in the second term to head in 36 behind at the long break.

Scott Lucas booted eight goals for Greenvale while Paul Lenne and Denis Bicer were best.

Others: Strathmore 12.5 (77) lt Keilor 14.9 (93), Oak Park 18.14 (122) d Avondale Heights 7.9 (51), Maribyrnong Park 15.15 (105) d Aberfeldie 7.6 (48)

LADDER: Greenvale 56, Keilor 52, Oak Park 48, Maribyrnong Park 44, Strathmore 40, Craigieburn 24, Avondale Heights 20, Aberfeldie 16, Doutta Stars 12, West Coburg 8

B-GRADE

Taylor s Hadfield 12.9 (81) d Taylors Lakes 11.5 (71)

The Lions' run of 15 unbeaten came to an end but not before a late comeback against Hadfield.

The Hawks led by 29 points at the final change before a Taylors Lakes comeback fell 10 points short.

Pascoe Vale 17.11 (113) d Airport West 9.11 (65), East Keilor 25.16 (166) d Jacana 8.11 (59), Northern Saints 20.16 (136) d Moonee Valley 14.10 (94), Keilor Park 16.9 (105) d Sydenham Hillside 10.8 (68), Tullamarine 35.18 (228) d Roxburgh Park 2.4 (16)