On the road at Tatura Park the Tigers, a significant underdog to the likely finals-bound Bulldogs, made a good account for themselves, particularly early on.
The host started the game with three of the first four goals, but Rochester was quick to restore parity and had the lead for much of the first period.
A short Bulldogs burst flipped the narrow deficit and Tatura would hold a two-goal lead at the first break.
Tat threatened to surge clear at times in the second, but the Tigers refused to let things get out of hand, pegging the opposition back on each occasion.
The Bulldogs would win the term, and extend their lead to eight at the main break.
Another back and forth third period saw Tatura add only one to its lead, and had some good stretches late, the Bulldogs again finished just on top, resulting in a final score of 57-46 in the home side’s favour.
Tia Webb was the game leader inside the ring, sinking 30 goals, while Marli Cottam provided a strong second option with 16.
The Tigers (3-12) look to be mostly locked into a tenth-placed, with plenty of breathing room above and below them on the table.
A split round brings a week off this Saturday, with Rochy’s next action another away fixture, this time at Shepparton Swans on August 8.
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