In Black Diamond AFL Killarney Vale belted Nelson Bay, Warners Bay edged out Singleton and Newcastle City upset Terrigal Avoca.
The two sides traded blows throughout the first three quarters, Gavin Kirkman on target for the Panthers.
Having lost two in a row, City was desperate to kick start its campaign, Pat Gillingham with a solid effort to get Newcastle on the board.
His next effort was even better, facing away from goal he snapped his second straight major to put Newcastle in front.
When Connor Haswell got in on the act, the home side was on its way to an important 23 point win.
BLACK DIAMOND AFL
Round 15
KILLARNEY VALE 17.14-116 .. NELSON BAY 7.17-59
WARNERS BAY 12.8-80 .. SINGLETON 11.11-77
NEWCASTLE CITY 15.4-94 .. TERRIGAL AVOCA 9.17-71