The wait is over.
The 2025 Warrnambool and District league finals series is here and the week-one action is certain to entertain.
Mortlake’s D.C. Farran Oval hosts the qualifying finals on Saturday, while Mack Oval is home to the elimination finals on Sunday.
In the A-grade netball, Merrivale and Allansford go head-to-head in the qualifying final.
Both clubs are looking to prove they are the biggest threat to Nirranda’s chances of winning a fourth straight flag.
The two teams met just a couple of weeks ago, with the Tigers clinching a narrow two-goal win.
The following day, Dennington plays Old Collegians in the elimination final.
Both clubs are back in finals after a hiatus and will be hungry to progress to week two.
In the senior football, the qualifying final sees Allansford and Russells Creek face off for the second consecutive week.
The Cats prevailed in round 18 by 15 points, but you can’t write off the Creekers.
In the elimination final, three-time reigning premier Nirranda takes on Old Collegians.
The Blues are proven finals performers and will fancy their chances of progressing deep into this year’s series.
The Warriors, playing their first finals series since 2019, won’t take a backward step and will be keen to show they belong amongst the best.
Matt Hughes
Journalist
