By Tom Primmer & Brenden Hertel

A drought-breaking win for the reigning premiers and a thrilling draw at Crosby Park punctuated Round 8 of the Hospital Cup, as the race to the top-four begins to take shape.

It took eight games, but Easts have finally broken through for their first win of the season, defeating Norths 32-22 at Hugh Courtney Oval over the weekend.