Bairnsdale Advertiser | The 2024 Omeo and District Football Netball League (ODFNL) grand final will take place at the Swan Reach Recreation Reserve this Saturday, with Omeo Benambra looking almost unbeatable as it tackles reigning premier Swifts Creek.
Victory for the Demons would be a classic fairytale, reminiscent of David versus Goliath.
Goliath, a heavily armed Philistine giant, challenged Saul for 40 days to send out a man to fight him. No one would face this warrior until David, armed only with a sling and stones, volunteered, hitting the giant in the forehead with a stone and killing him.
History will be against the Demons as well. Since 1970 when full ODFL records exist, only once has the premiership been won from third position – Swifts Creek in 2010.
The Demons finished fourth this season and no side has ever won from that position.
The ODFNL is all about getting the best possible side to play in the finals and that is what the Alpine Ranges have done, while only losing one match throughout the home and away rounds.
The midfield is full of class and poise, led by coach Josh Piper and Ross Ansaldi, with William Cook, Aidan Hayward and Daniel Jones all more than capable of capatilising on the great work of ruck duo Campbell Ahsam and Joshua Jeff.
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