Macedon moved back into the Riddell District Football League top five without even stepping onto the ground on Saturday.
The Cats along with Woodend-Hesket are fighting for the final spot in the top five, with two points separating the teams entering the final round.
The Cats got four points on the weekend for the bye, which moved them back above the Hawks which lost to Wallan.
The Hawks entered Saturday’s match with Wallan in fifth spot and were keen to upset the Magpies having had a draw with them earlier in the year.
The Magpies started the better of the two teams and built the lead to 31 points at half time.
The Hawks reduced that slightly in the third quarter, but the Magpies were able to do enough in the last to get a 13.10 (88)-8.3 (51) win.
Corey Grindlay kicked four goals for the Magpies.
Tayte Pears kicked three for the Hawks, with Tobi Duff-Tytler named the Hawks best.
The result means the Hawks have to beat Romsey in the final round and then hope the Cats lose to bottom side, the Western Rams.
All the other matches on Saturday were one sided.
Diggers Rest controlled the game from start to finish against Lancefield, winning 22.17 (149)-8.0 (48).
Marcus Calvaresi kicked five goals for the Burras in a best on ground performance.
For the Tigers, Thomas Atwell and Brendan Crowhurst kicked three goals each.
The Western Rams were no match for Riddell in the Bombers 24.21 (165)-1.2 (8) win.
Andrew Duhau kicked five goals for the Bombers, with Josh Grabham named the Bombers best.
For the Rams, Alex Sweet was named their best.
In the other match, Romsey beat Melton Centrals, 17.12 (114)-6.5 (41).
Jack Jedwab kicked five goals for the Redbacks.
Adam Tomac was the Centrals best in their final game for the season, with a bye in the final round.
