A Grade

BONNIE Doon put on a punishing performance against the Demons in the do-or-die final, defeating the side by 32 goals and entering their first-ever grand final in the Bombers' history.

The Bombers' midcourt had an outstanding start to the game, with the exceptional ability to find each other at every centre pass.

Captain Mia Tanner ushered her team to a seven-goal lead at the quarter break, off the back of some crucial intercepts from Annie Byrnes.

The combination of Anna Manning’s pressure in the goal circle and Cara Moody’s quick hands resulted in a 16-6 quarter and a seventeen-goal lead heading into the major break.

Portia Keatch’s long reach and 94 per cent accuracy in goals, mixed with Amy Starzer’s leadership and strength, saw Bonnie Doon run away with the game before the final quarter.

Erin Brond had probably the toughest match-up of the day, and she played a massive role in shutting down the Milawa attack end, who only managed an unheard-of nine goals in the last while the Bombers piled on an extra fifteen to finish the game 65-32.

The “8th player” was exceptional on the weekend and celebrated not only the first win against Milawa in their O&K history but also their first crack at a grand final!

B Grade

IN THE preliminary final on Saturday, the B Grade team continuously fought to secure the win in an incredibly tight game and will now enter their second grand final in as many years.

The game began with the Bombers and Tarra trading goal for goal, showcasing the tense competition between the two teams.

Murray fired in the first with some fast footwork, as the Bombers took the first quarter 13-9.

The second quarter saw the girls take control of the ball, moving with urgency and strong direction down the midcourt to feed into shooting duo Summers and Ward.

McCormack’s presence throughout the entire game was impressive. Her ability to intercept the pocket ball and Evan’s ability to contest every ball that came her way kept the Bombers in the hunt heading into the last quarter with an eight-goal lead.

The final quarter was an absolute nail-biter as Tarra fought hard to take the win away from the Bombers.

Foster used her speed at every opportunity, and Bombers Captain Harris and Cameron pulled off some fantastic passing combinations, always steady when in possession of the ball.

The injection throughout the game of some of our youngsters, Cash and McCormack, helped the Bombers secure the win 45-38.

The Bombers now turn their attention to Saturday, which sees all teams heading to a grand final, making this the most successful season in the club's history!