Week two of the finals is here and we have just four teams remaining in both the footy and netball premiership races.
Davidson Oval hosts the second semi-finals on Saturday, while the do-or-die first semi-finals head to Allansford Recreation Reserve on Sunday.
In the A-grade netball second semi-final, another chapter in a modern-day rivalry will take place when minor premier Nirranda takes on Merrivale for a spot in the grand final.
The Blues are chasing a fourth straight flag and are unbeaten since the 2023 home-and-away season.
The Tigers are also perennial contenders and have featured in three of the past four grand finals, winning their last premiership in 2019.
In the first semi-final, Allansford takes on Dennington in what should be another entertaining fixture.
The Dogs are riding high after a first finals win in years, while the Cats are looking to bounce back from their qualifying final loss to Merrivale.
In the senior football second semi-final, minor premier Merrivale goes head-to-head with Allansford for a spot in the decider.
These two teams have a win each from their two meetings in 2025, so you can expect another cracking contest.
The Tigers are targeting their third straight grand final appearance, while a win to the Cats would see them qualify for their first decider since 2004.
In the first semi-final, three-time reigning premier Nirranda plays Russells Creek.
They’ll have to do it the hard way, but the Blues have the belief they are capable of a fourth consecutive premiership.
The Creekers, however, are a tough outfit and will back themselves to bounce back after a heavy loss to Allansford in the qualifying final.
Matt Hughes
Journalist
