It’s finally here, the day we’ve all been waiting for.

Five months of compelling Warrnambool and District league action comes down to this.

The stage is set for two blockbuster grand finals in A-grade netball and senior football.

In the A-grade netball, Merrivale is trying to end a dynasty.

The Tigers are hunting their first premiership since 2019 and come up against a Nirranda side which has won the past three flags.

The sides met two weeks ago, with the Tigers handing the Blues their first loss since 2023.

This one could go down to the wire.

In the senior footy, Allansford is out to win its first premiership since 1987.

Tim Nowell’s players have the belief they can do it, but to do so they will need to beat one of the most successful teams of the modern era.

Nirranda is the three-time reigning premier and would love nothing more to make it four flags in a row.

The Cats have enjoyed a week off, while the Blues are coming off three consecutive cut-throat finals.

Matt Hughes

Journalist

The Standard