Despite kicking poorly against the Bulls in Mt Barker on Sunday, the Kangas still managed an easy win 12.27 (99) to 6.7 (43).

Chris DeLacy kicked four goals while ruckman Mark Proudlove drifted forward to finish with two.

The contest was relatively tight until half time, but the visitors kicked five goals in the third term while holding Mt Barker scoreless to skip away to a 53 point lead at the final break.

Inaccuracy in front of goals was all that troubled North Albany.

They kicked 10 behinds in the final quarter with a number of players missing set shots and snaps, that if straight, would have done some real damage on the scoreboard.

Bulls’ teenage sensation Ben Saunders was again the lone target up forward for his side.

He kicked five goals to be amongst his team’s better players, while Kris Ericsson, Boyden Coyne and DeLacy were best for the Kangas.

Mt Barker must now beat Denmark and Royals if they want to finish fourth and secure a finals berth.

The Giants missed a golden opportunity to seal that fourth spot when they stormed home against Railways at Tigerland on Saturday.

It was a close, hard-fought contest for most of the day, with Railways leading at every change to win 10.16 (76) to Denmark 10.7 (67).

Scott Hillman continued his recent good form, and along with Nick Cramer he kicked three goals to be amongst the better players. These included experienced Graham Brenton, Sam Stone and Michael Cramer.

Joel Coyne continues to improve every week and his four goals kept the Giants in the game at times when it looked to be slipping away from them.

He received good support from veteran Johnno Woods (two goals) and youngster Mark Tippet, who also played well for the visitors.

Despite the loss, Giants’ coach Mick Mustey remained positive about his team’s future.

“We injected a bit of youth into our side which gives us a bit of run,” Mustey said.

“The older blokes must show me they are committed to this club before I pick them.

“If they are not, we have plenty of 15 and 16-year-olds willing to take their spot.

“Joel Coyne was best on ground and he will be a very good player in the future for us, while his young brother Jordan also gives us something.”

Mustey was looking forward to the clash with Mt Barker in Denmark on Saturday.

“They will come at us hard like they always do, so it will be a good test for us in what are normally pretty hard-fought contests.”

After their bye last weekend, Royals will host Railways at Centennial Oval in a game which will have no bearing on either sides’ ladder position.

Royals sit two games clear on top, while Railways are anchored in third spot.

This will be the Tigers’ last hit-out before they host the first semi-final in a fortnight.

North Albany have a bye and will no doubt be practising their shooting on goal before fronting up for a Round 20 clash with Denmark at Collingwood Park.