Geelong Amateur stormed into the Bellarine Football League grand final in emphatic fashion with a 39-point second semi-final win against Torquay.
A six goal to one first term set up the win at Portarlington Recreation Reserve on Saturday August 30
From quarter time it was pretty much even, but the initial damage had been done.
Trailing by 30 points at the long break, Torquay needed a much better quarter kicking into the wind. The Tigers restricted Ammos to three goals, but a 39-point deficit proved to be too much.
It will be Geelong Amateur’s first grand final in eight years and not many will be tipping against them.
Blake Sutterby starred in the midfield, aided by first use of the ball from ruckman Hamish Shepheard
Last year’s grand finalists – Torquay and Anglesea – will meet in the preliminary final.
Anglesea remains a darkhorse, sending Queenscliff out in straight sets via a 42-point triumph in the first semi-final.
The Roos have been playing sudden death games well before the actual finals series began and seem to have embraced the challenge.
Dangerous forward Ayden Gras booted five for the Roos and regular defender Ryan Baker kicked three.
The Coutas were missing Jordy McIvor-Clark (hamstring) and Izaac Grant (ruptured spleen), but have made significant progress this season and can expect to be a contender in 2026.
PRELIMINARY FINALS
Grinter Reserve, Newcomb
Saturday September 6
Seniors: Torquay vs Anglesea, 2pm
Reserves: Torquay vs Queenscliff, 11.45am
Under 18 Division 2: Colac vs Portarlington, 9.45am
