St Joseph’s became the first team into the Geelong Football League grand final with a 17-point win against Colac in the second semi-final at Geelong West on Saturday.
After a dour first term, the game opened up slightly in the second term with Joeys holding a six-point buffer going into the second half.
A five goal to two third quarter had St Joseph’s up by 20 heading into the last, but each side would boot two majors in the final 30 minutes with Joeys holding on and going straight into the grand final.
Ruckman Joe Chaplin played superbly for Joeys and Joel Edwards booted three goals.
“It was a quick game; I wouldn’t have thought it was the most brilliant spectacle if you’re looking for a skilful game,” coach Ron Watt told krockfootball.live after the game.
“But if you’re looking for a contest – and there’s plenty of people here – I think they would have gone away pretty happy.”
Colac gets another chance this Saturday in the preliminary final after St Mary’s ended Newtown & Chilwell’s season in straight sets with a 25-point win.
Michael Rudd was everywhere in defence for the Saints and captain Jack Blood got involved in as many contests as he could.
Mitch Diamond was the Eagles’ best with a good game in defence.
PRELIMINARY FINALS
Saturday September 20, West Oval, Geelong West
Seniors: Colac vs St Mary’s, 2.10pm
Reserves: South Barwon vs St Mary’s, 11.45am
Under 18 Division 1: Torquay vs Ocean Grove, 9.45am
