Gordon kicked a 79th minute penalty goal to beat Hunter and claim top spot on the Shute Shield ladder, while Norths, Western Sydney, Sydney Uni, Eastwood and Manly all claimed victories in round nine.

Just four competition points seperate Gordon in first and Norths in fifth, while there is plenty of competition for sixth position and the final spot in the playoffs.

Northern Suburbs 49-21 Warringah

Northern Suburbs produced their best performance since the early rounds of this season, dominating Warringah in a 49-21 victory at Rat Park on Ladies Day.