The Animals improved to 5-1 on the clubs biggest day as both the Seniors and Reserves struck vital blows in the race for the top 4 against rival Richmond Central.
The Seniors are now 3-1 on the day in pink, whilst the Reserves improved to 2-0.
A fiercely contested Reserves clash saw the Animals strike early and often, jumping out to a 3 goal lead early and holding that to the half. Forward tandem Dan Quattro and Anthony Smith proving a tough combo for the Snakes backline to smother, with Guy Donovan and Adam Bullivant providing spectacular service from a fiercely contested midfield.
The second half would see the Snakes discipline stumble with a contentious downfield free kick sparking a 3 goal run , and allowed the Animals to put the game out to a safe 5 goal lead.
This made for a comfortable final term as the twos landed a 5 goals to 1 quarter and a comfortable 56 point win, handing the Snakes their first loss of the year, and draw level on points at the top of the table.
A much tighter contest broke out in the televised Senior clash, with Richmond Central holding a slim 2 point lead going in to the main break.
But the long change would see the momentum dial swing wildly, and another 5 goal to 1 quarter would all but see of the contest in the third, which lasted over 36 minutes.
It did also feature the first free kick for a team kicking in not clearing the protected zone after a behind, which would allow the Snakes to grab their only major, but not until a 3 minute exchange about the ruling broke out.
The final term would see the Animals backline show its premiership potential, keeping the Snakes to just 3 behinds as the rain began to set in.
Harry Davis, fresh off organising the Ladies Luncheon all but by himself, snag 4 goals in a best on performance, with Dan Hill kicking 4 himself.
The Thirds however would not see success out at Monash Uni, as the Blues proved far too strong, despite the Animals claiming the 3rd term.
Two six goals halves by Monash Blues would be more than enough to see them re-enter the top 4, whilst the Animals stay in 6th, but drift 3 games off the top 4 themselves.
An under-strength thirds put in a performance worthy of being proud of, with Senior Assistant Luke Paramanathan taking the reins for the day as the search for a new coach continues.