THE FAIRYTALE

took a 32-27 lead into the first change.

But with the class of Jack Anthony en route to a five-goal, best-on-ground performance, Palm Beach asserted their dominance in the second term to lead 7.7 (49) to 3.6 (36) at the main break.

The Cats refused to go away however, trading goals with the Lions in the premiership quarter to keep their dream alive, trailing 72-52 heading