Topping a six-team competition after three rounds is not a real reflection of where they stand - he says that will come in a fortnight.

But the fact the belief is there means everything to the Tigers, who kicked clear in the final term to secure a 9.10 (64) to 5.8 (38) win over the Eastlake Demons at Phillip Oval on Sunday.

"Our focus has been to see where we're at after five games, once you've played everyone once, and most importantly just to be a better team every week if you can," Pavese said.

"The results, they'll take care of themselves. It's a long season with six teams, so the first few weeks is not about wins, it's just about getting better and better.

"You can win games and not get a lot out of it. As long as the performances are backing the way we train, that's what we're focusing on at the moment and so far so good."

Queanbeyan trailed at the first break but dominated the rest of the contest to give themselves some breathing space at the top of the ladder.

But they failed to get through unscathed with Brett Fruend facing a stint on the sidelines with an ankle injury.

"I'm pretty happy to be back on the horse," Pavese said of his return to coaching.

"Especially after today, to see the players respond to what you try to implement. Our players are pretty hard on themselves, and you've just got to keep putting belief into them."

Meanwhile, the Belconnen Magpies celebrated James Bennett's 200^th in style with a dominant 16.8 (104) to 5.9 (39) win over the Tuggeranong Hawks at Kippax Oval.

It came as the Ainslie Tricolours thrashed the Gungahlin Jets 19.16 (130) to 6.6 (42) at Alan Ray Oval.