HIGH-FLYING Spalding kept their Midlands Two East (North) automatic promotion hopes alive with victory over battling Melbourne.
The Derbyshire side produced a fine team display against strong opposition – and took the lead through Euan Holden's penalty.
Spalding led 13-6 at half-time and ran in two more tries after the break.
Melbourne piled on the pressure and finished the game well, scoring a penalty before Ashley Stringer touched down in the corner.
