The 14.9 (93) to 11.10 (76) win keeps Tullamarine two games clear of the desperate race for finals as its six-and-two record keeps it third, ahead of Pascoe Vale on percentage. Sydenham Hillside took the initiative on Saturday as it led by 19 points at half-time, only for Tullamarine to unleash a six-goal third quarter.

Scott Grainger was critical in the comeback and went on to finish with seven goals, while Russell Laurie was the only other Tullamarine multiple kicker with two.

Danny Rajab and Justin Marcy were Tullamarine's midfield engine that won the clearance battle and set up the win.

"They started well and we made a lot of mistakes, turning the ball over, silly free kicks," Tullamarine coach Ash Manning said.

"In the third quarter we regrouped with a slight breeze and played well. The last quarter was goal for goal, we got about three goals up by the 20-minute mark and the game finished in pitch black and torrential rain."

Tullamarine took no risks and rested Daniel Sinnott who will return from a hamstring after the mid-season break.

EDFL SCORES

A-grade:

Doutta Stars 11.8 (74) lt Avondale Heights 15.12 (102), Greenvale 15.12 (102) d West Coburg 9.9 (63), Oak Park 15.12 (102) d Aberfeldie 10.7 (67), Keilor 19.15 (129) d Craigieburn 9.10 (64), Maribyrnong Park 18.23 (131) d Strathmore 9.5 (59)

Ladder: Greenvale 28, Oak Park 24 (172 per-cent), Keilor 24 (143), Maribyrnong Park 24 (140), Strathmore 20, Craigieburn 16, Doutta Stars 8 (71), Aberfeldie 8 (67), Avondale Heights 4 (68), West Coburg 4 (61)

B-grade:

Northern Saints 9.6 (60) lt Westmeadows 17.15 (117), Jacana 4.3 (27) lt Airport West 36.21 (237), Keilor Park 14.11 (95) d Moonee Valley 5.10 (40), Taylors Lakes 24.20 (164) d Roxburgh Park 3.7 (25), East Keilor 9.9 (63) d Hadfield 15.12 (102), Glenroy 13.12 (90) lt Pascoe Vale 16.10 (106)

Ladder: Taylors Lakes 32, Westmeadows 28, Tullamarine 24 (131 per-cent), Pascoe Vale 24 (128), Airport West 16 (158), Glenroy 16 (121), Hadfield 16 (100.26), Sydenham Hillside 16 (99.76), Keilor Park 16 (89), Northern Saints 12 (102), Moonee Valley 12 (91), East Keilor 8, Jacana 4, Roxburgh Park 0.