Gordon defeated West Harbour 40-35 in the Shield of the Shooter on Friday morning. The hosts' victory came at home, with the final whistle blowing just after five o'clock. It was a tight contest from start to finish, decided by only five points.
Gordon have been on a steady run lately. They beat North Sydney 41-14 last week and had earlier victories over Randwick and Eastwood. A loss to Sydney University interrupted the sequence, but they bounced back here against a West Harbour side that has struggled for consistency.
West Harbour's form has been patchy. They lost to Randwick 33-19 on their last outing and suffered another defeat to Western Sydney. A win against North Sydney and Southern Districts showed they can compete, but the away record has been uneven. Things came to a head in this match, and the visitors could not hold on.
The scoreline tells the story of a game that stayed close. Gordon's attack found gaps when it mattered, while West Harbour fought hard but fell short. By then, the hosts had built enough of a cushion to survive a late pressure.
This result means Gordon move further clear in the standings. West Harbour's position remains uncertain after another loss on the road. The gap between the two sides grows, and the table reflects that reality.