By MARK CASHMAN

A penalty goal from Northern Suburbs flyhalf Angus Sinclair in the 81st minute has seen the Shoremen grab a pulsating 41-38 win over Eastwood on Saturday.

For Norths it was a vitally important victory at a vitally important time as they head into the back end of the minor premiership where they take on a host of teams in the top end of the competition.

To come over the next five weeks are Randwick, Southern Districts, Gordon, Sydney Uni and Warringah - a run that may well be making or undoing of this team.

Norths are playing the remainder of their home games at Pittwater Rugby Park with North Sydney Oval not available and they took to the surrounds well.