The Pies travelled light for all grades but were still too strong for the Tigers.

Despite having seven players back up from the earlier reserve grade match, Port were able to maintain their winning form.

An eight goal to one opening term gave the Magpies the luxury of taking their foot off the accelerator and controlling their exertions for the remainder of the match.

Their last quarter goal tally of two is a strong indicator that by this stage in the match the Magpies were happy to finish the job and head home without exposing themselves to risk of injury.

The Magpies did an excellent job of sharing the workload with Jesse Schmidt, Kye Wilson, and Ryan Barnett kicking three goals each.

Grafton's solitary goal was kicked by Pat O'Mahony.

In the women's encounter, Port Macquarie continued their winning ways with a comfortable 10.11 (71) to 0.3 (3) victory.

The recent success of Coffs Harbour has meant that the Magpies have been flying under the radar the last couple of weeks.

Their win against the Northern Beaches/Blues sees them move up into second place on the ladder and sets up a blockbuster in next week's clash with the Breakers.

Considering the quality of their opponents, the joint venture "Blue Tigers" did an outstanding job to hold them to just two goals in the opening term and go to the first break trailing by 13 points.

The Magpies showed their class in the second term to boot five majors, but the "Blue Tigers" dug deep again in the third and kept the Magpies scoreless.

Goal kicking has been the Magpies achilles heel so far in 2019 but their fortunes improved in the final term after stern words from coach Mel Hunt and they were able to seal the match with three goals.

Anishah Burnes was the key forward target for the Magpies to boot three goals. Sahara Elfar and Casey Miosge each added two goals.

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