The Cats get the all-important first goal of the final term, extending their lead to 23 points.
Once again, it was Shaun Mannagh with the precise kick inside 50, this time on his left, to Shannon Neale.
Mannagh had moments earlier punched a 45-metre dart to hit Gryan Miers, who could not convert from the pocket.
The Pies respond from the centre bounce, taking the ball out of stoppage to set up a goal for Dan McStay. In fact, it was McStay’s hustle in the middle which won them the ball in the centre square. The Pies trail by 17.
