Premiership cups up for grabs

Division 1 grand final captains Emily Worpel (Grovedale) and Eliza Williamson (Geelong Amateur) at the competition’s major sponsor, Epworth Hospital, this week. (pictures Louisa Jones) 425813_15

Geelong Amateur defeated Barwon Heads in the Epworth Division 1 women’s preliminary final to earn a crack at Grovedale in the grand final this Sunday.

In an entertaining game, Ammos won 10.8(68) to 4.5(29) to keep their dream of three consecutive premierships alive.

Mardi Dangerfield and Danielle Sgarbi were best for Ammos.

Grovedale has won all three encounters this season, by two goals in a low-scoring round four game, by six points in round 11 and by a convincing 45 points in the semi-final.

In Division 2, St Joseph’s recovered from its first loss of the season in the semi-final to defeat Newtown & Chilwell in the preliminary final.

Joeys take on Anglesea in the decider with the Seas winning the semi-final contest by four goals.

Zoe Bourne was best afield in the prelim while Hannah Scott was good in front of the sticks with four goals.

Modewarre defeated Geelong Amateur in Division 3 and will play Belmont Lions in the decider.

In a low-scoring game, Modda won by 16 points with midfielder Monique Martin starring.

GRAND FINALS

Sunday August 25

Epworth Division 1: Grovedale vs Geelong Amateur, Lara No 1, 2.20pm

Epworth Division 2: Anglesea vs St Joseph’s, Lara No 1, noon

Epworth Division 3: Belmont Lions vs Modewarre, Lara No 1, 9.40am

Under 16 Division 1: Geelong Amateur vs Torquay, Lara No 3, 1.55pm

Under 16 Division 2: Geelong West Dragons vs South Barwon, Lara No 3, 11.50am

Under 14 Division 1: Torquay vs Peninsula Sharks, Lara No 3, 8.10am

Under 14 Division 2: Surf Coast Suns vs Barwon Heads, Lara No 3, 10am

Friday August 23

Under 19: St Joseph’s vs St Mary’s, Grinter Reserve, Newcomb, 6.30pm