K Rock Football | A trio of injuries, including to creative defender Jack Buckley, has taken the shine off St Joseph’s claiming the GFNL minor premiership.

In a contest impacted significantly by a solid northwesterly wind, Joeys ended the finals hopes of Colac with a 28-point win, 13.6 (84) to 7.14 (56).

However, despite earning the week off with direct entry into the second semi-finals, St Joseph’s may be forced into three changes for its meeting with either St Mary’s or Leopold.

Buckley (hamstring), veteran forward Cam Tudor (wrist) and young gun Jack Leonard (lower leg) all failed to see out the contest.

Watt is preparing to be without Buckley for the second semi-final.

“We’re not quite sure how bad it is,” he said.

“I’m hopeful it might be two – maybe three – weeks.”

Tudor avoided a fracture to his wrist but suffered ligament damage, while Leonard hobbled from the field in the final quarter.

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