Jono Catania slipped through five as the Xavs survived the St Bernard's challenge at Stradbroke Park today.

The snow dogs led early, but the Red 'n' Blacks steadied and gradually got on top, taking the chocolates on the back of a BOG effort from Matt Perrett.

Old Xaverians    2.2-14    6.3-39    9.8-62    11.13-79
St Bernards        3.3-21    5.4-34    6.5-41    9.6-60

Goal Kickers: J. Catania 5, G. Lachal, J. Skene, C. Connors, M. Perrett, S. Stevenson, J. Christopher
Best Players: M. Perrett, C. Goessler, J. Catania, J. Christopher, N. McCaffrey