Women’s semi-final results are IN

William Buck Premier

Semi-Final 1: Marcellin v West Brunswick

In our first semi-final in William Buck Premier, West Brunswick managed to take the chocolates by way of a 5-point full time margin against a mighty Marcellin side. Despite being away from home, travelling to Bulleen Park West for this important “do or die” encounter, the Westies managed a 13 point buffer at halftime before holding on to win by five points come the final siren. The Magpies will now face-off against the loser of tomorrow’s Old Trinity (1^st) v SKOB Saints (2^nd) match-up in the preliminary final.

Premier B

Semi-Final 1: Monash Blues v Old Camberwell

In an exhilarating match at Frearson Oval, Monash Blues will proceed to next week after defeating Old Camberwell in extra time by a solitary point. Scores were level at 41 points apiece when the final siren blew, but the Blues managed to muscle an all-important point in extra time to keep their premiership dream alive for season 2019. With this win under their belt, the Monash crew will prepare to face the loser of Old Xaverians (1^st) v Caulfield Grammarians (2^nd) – who play tomorrow morning at Xavier College – in the preliminary final.

Premier C

Semi-Final 1: South Melbourne Districts v Canterbury

In the first semi-final of our Premier C competition, Canterbury have run out 15-point winners over South Melbourne Districts at Lindsay Hassett Oval. The Cobras had not won a match since their 77-point victory over North Brunswick back in Round 12 prior to this game, yet the team managed to boot 3.11 in this significant win, while keeping the swans to 2.2, to book their place in a Preliminary final bout against the defeated of Semi-Final 2.

Division 1

Semi-Final 1: Old Haileybury v Beaumaris

Despite falling short to Old Haileybury by 46 points just last week, Beaumaris have pulled out all their cards to triumph in Division 1’s 1^st Semi-Final, and book their ticket to a Preliminary Final appearance for 2019. The Beauy side, who’d slumped to three straight losses in the concluding rounds of the home & away season, arrived at Princes Park with a mission this weekend and will be delighted to front-up in next week’s preliminary final – especially given some key injuries during the year.

Semi-Final 2: Old Scotch v Old Brighton

Not indifferent to their form all season, Scotch Stars have successfully secured their place in the Division 1 Grand Final for 2019 thanks to a 22-point victory over Old Brighton at Camberwell Sports Ground. Booting 5.7 for the match, comparatively to the Tonners 2.3, the Stars appeared to have all the answers in this semi-final contest, and will subsequently enjoy a week off before facing off against either Old Brighton or Beaumaris in this section’s Grand Final.

Division 2

Semi-Final 1: Westbourne Grammarians v Whitefriars

Westbourne Grammarians were in some phenomenal form heading into their semi-final fixture against Whitefriars, and it certainly showed as they finished-up as 42-point winners over Whitefriars at their home ground in Westbourne. The Friars, who scraped in to the Division 2 finals fixture in the dying moments of Round 14 thanks to a draw against Williamstown CYMS, fought hard but the Warriors were in full flight in this no-second-chance final, as they now await a contest against the fallen Williamstown CYMS in next week’s preliminary final.

Semi-Final 2: Therry Penola v Williamstown CYMS

Therry Penola will say a collective hello to a Division 2 grand final outing in 2019 thanks to an eight-point victory over Williamstown CYMS in their semi-final clash at John Pascoe Fawker Reserve. Not overly dissimilarly to their last clash in Round 11, where the Lions took the chocolates by five points, the Therry side will be beyond excited to feature in their first grand final appearance since beginning in the competition in 2017. For the defeated CY’s, a prelim outing is penned against the victorious Warriors.

Division 3

Semi-Final 1: Hampton Rovers v Oakleigh

Hampton Rovers ran out 14-point winners in their semi-final clash against Oakleigh at Boss James Reserve – successfully cementing their place in preliminary final action next weekend against defeated minor premiers, UHS-VU. The Rovers Tarryn Hurst had an absolute outing for her side, booting all five of the team’s majors for the day, to successfully overrun a fighting Krushers.

Semi-Final 2: UHS-VU v Preston Bullants

The fortress of Brens Oval simply wasn’t enough for minor premiers, UHS-VU, to best a fiery Preston Bullants in Semi-Final 2 of our Division 3 competition. The Vultures, who were able to down the Bullants by 28 points in their last meeting in Round 11, were simply unable to produce that same outcome here in finals, despite leading goalkicker in Division 3 (Madeline Hince) kicking three of her side’s five majors. The Vultures will now face a recharged Hampton Rovers in the preliminary final next weekend.

Division 4

Semi-Final 1: Ajax v Parkdale Vultures

Ajax are on their way to the prelims after overwhelming Parkdale Vultures today at ?? by two goals. Despite not registering a single score in the opening half, the Jackettes were out in force in the subsequent two quarters, taking a one-goal lead at the final change of ends before holding the Vultures scoreless and registering another major in the concluding quarter. A spread of goalkickers through Maddy Smart, Isabelle Worth and Jessica Israel enabled this victory, and they’ll look to these players again next weekend if they hope to best the defeated Richmond Central.

Semi-Final 2: Glen Eira/Old McKinnon v Richmond Central

Congratulations are due for minor premiers Glen Eira/Old McKinnon, who now await the Division 4 grand final with baited breath after overcoming Richmond Central by 23 points at Packer Reserve. Holding the Snakes goalless come halftime, all while kicking away with 3.2-20 themselves, put the Gryphons in excellent stead come the second half. The Snakes, who managed just one major in the final term through Esther Seymour-Pessah, will duel with Ajax next weekend in the preliminary final.