With their finals hopes on a knife edge, Figtree led by just one point at three quarter time, but lifted to kick three goals to one in the final term, winning 9.10 (64) to 7.8 (50).

It moves them ahead of Bomaderry on percentage, after the Tigers slumped to a 6.19 (55) to 2.8 (20) loss to premiers Wollongong Bulldogs. 

As both teams struggled in front of goal, the final quarter produced just one goal and eight behinds.

Kiama kicked 10 goals after half-time after an early scare from Shellharbour at Kully Bay Oval.

The Suns came out firing to lead by five points at the first break, but Kiama steadied and dominated the rest of the contest to win 16.16 (112) to 9.10 (64).

The Lions picked up the four points without a ball being kicked, after Northern Districts forfeited.