Longwarry held off a fast-finishing Buln Buln to take victory in the under 18s by a solitary point, 5-6 (36) to 5-5 (35).
Aside from a runaway Ellinbank side that remains undefeated, the under 18s is proving an even competition with victory propelling the Crows up to second on the ladder.
Just one win now separates the Crows to the sixth-placed Lyrebirds, who remarkably sit outside the top five despite having the second-best percentage in the competition.
Hamish Colvin, Joshua Cantwell, Ji Doyle, Ethan Seskis and Tyler Hickford helped the Crows hold on.
Bailey Nicholas, Adam Pickthall, Flynn Bravington, Max Morland, Lenny White and Keegan James ensured the Lyrebirds would push to the end.
ELLINBANK made it six on the bounce with victory over Lang Lang, 10-9 (69) to 5-9 (39).
Ayden Clarke, Archie Martel, Tarynt Davidson, Nate Murphy, Tyler Christian and Fionn Whelan helped the visitor to victory.
The Tigers were best served by Cody Mannix, Archie Thompson, Robi Issac Nooy, Ty Thom and Tai Liddiard.
NEERIM-NEERIM kicked away in the first quarter before keeping Yarragon at bay, winning 8-11 (59) to 5-2 (32).
Blair Loft, Jett Muir, Daniel Christian, Liam Sheehan, Dylan Strating (four goals) and Lachlan Adams helped the Cats control the contest.
The better players for the Panthers were Rhys McDonald-Flegg, Matthew Armstrong, Archie Dunn, Corey Smith, Kai Arthur-Smith and Cooper Healy.
NILMA-DARNUM set up its strong victory over Poowong with a strong first half.
Just two goals were scored in a competitive second half, the Bombers having already done the damage on the way to winning 10-9 (69) to 2-5 (17).
Miller Ireland, Patrick Brown, Ethan Stirling, Connor Wettenhall, Nate Young and James Demicoli led the fast start.
Gavin Monson, Marty Cook, Lachie Moriarty, Bryce Broadmore, Hayden Hessels and Aaron Damon were the better players for the Magpies.