NOBLE Park fought off a gallant Donvale to record its fifth win of the Eastern Football League first division season at Donvale Reserve on Saturday.
A five-goal-to-one second quarter set up the 26-point win for the Bulls after they had led by just a point at the first break.
Kris Barlow continued his stellar season for the Bulls with another best-on-ground performance.
Vic Currie was back to his best after a tough start to the year.
The top of the first division ladder has tightened up, with only one game separating the first four teams.
Vermont remains undefeated on top, and Balwyn, East Ringwood and Noble Park are all on 20 points with five wins and one loss.
This Saturday Noble Park travels to Lilydale.