The first Premier of 2010 - Swifts Creek
Omeo District Football League - the underdogs Swifts Creek had a big win against Bruthen to take the first Grand Final in the VCFL. Swifts Creek sought retribution for last year's GF in which they went down in a high scoring match.
This year, the tables were turned - The Creekers were 5 goals ahead at half time and went on with the win infront of a good crowd at Ensay.
Swifts Creek 22.12 (144) defeated Bruthen 13.10 (88)
GRAND FINALS THIS WEEK
Picola District FL - North West: YARROWEYAH v STRATHMERTON
Strathmerton defeated Berrigan by 46 points to set up what looms as a great Grand Final against Yarroweyah. Strathmerton have a bit of form behind them and have come from 4th place to take their spot in the big one.
Upper Murray FNL - BULLIOH v FEDERAL
Up in the hills, Federal have sounded a warning shot to favourites Bullioh with a convincing 56 point win over Border Walwa. Bullioh have only lost one match for the season though - and that was to Federal in Round 1!
Warrnambool and District FNL - DENNINGTON v KOLOARA NOORAT
Kolora Noorat just got over the line by a goal to secure themselves a place in the WDFL Grand Final against a gallant Panmure. Dennington are the clear favourites but Kolora are looking for back to back flags and are confident and fit.
Lexton Plains FNL - LEXTON v SKIPTON
Skipton almost let the chance slip away with 2 quarters of football that saw a strong lead slip away before ¾ time. Lexton has exceeded expectations in the finals, and a week off could be the difference in what should be a classic GF at Eureka Stadium in Ballarat.
Heathcote District FNL - HEATHCOTE v LOCKINGTON BAMWAN UNITED
LBU have won the right to take on the champions Heathcote this Saturday. LBU were good in an entertaining match against Elmore with VCFL reps Adrian Dohnt and Kahl Oliver amongst the best. They will all have to bring their A-Game to have any chance against the powerhouse of Heathcote.
Other interesting results and fixtures to watch:
Ballarat FL - Lake Wendouree upset front runners Sunbury in a contest where they always had the upper hand. The Lakers are the form team, and a premiership berth is reward for a few solid years work.
Central Highlands FL - Daylesford defeated Hepburn in a replay of last year's Grand Final. Hepburn have been dominant all year, but Daylesford have been creeping back into contention after a slow start to the season.
Colac & District FL - Birregurra by a point against Irrewarra-Beeac on the weekend. These two teams have built a great rivalry over the last few years and were the Grand Finalists last year. Alvie stand in the way of a replay of last year's Grand Final.
Golden River FL - Wandella taken to the death by Nullawil winning by just 5 points. This result goes to show how evenly matched these two teams are. Nullawil must get through Murrabit for another crack at Wandella in the Grand Final.
Hampden FL - A big crowd should be on hand for the cross town clash between Sth Warrnambool and Warrnambool this weekend for the Semi Final. South has had a hot 6 weeks, while Warrnambool has been the front-runner all season. Over 2000 people saw Koroit beat Cobden by a goal on the weekend, they have to get through Terang Mortlake now to see their dream of defending last year's flag come true.
YVMDFL - Kinglake won by just two points against Seville in the 2nd Semi to join Yarra Junction in the Prelim final battle for the right to take on Yarra Glen in the GF.
Alberton FL - Stony Creek are into their 2nd Grand Final in a row after seeing off Foster in a tight match.
Bendigo FL - Eaglehawk has surprised South Bendigo under lights with a convincing win. Eaglehawk are finals specialists and South have been known to falter a little when finals time comes. South to meet Maryborough next week - and should be too strong. Look to meet Eaglehawk again in the Prelim Final.
Geelong District FL - East Geelong are coming through the hard way from 5th spot, but a win against Werribee Centrals will see them in the Grand Final against Bell Post Hill.
Ovens & King FL - Bonnie Doon comfortably defeated the Benalla All Blacks in the Semi Finals to book a spot in the Prelim Final against Tarrawingee. This is Bonnie Doons' first season in the O&K league after transferring from the disbanded Benalla & District League. In the other Prelim, last year's premier Milawa will take on the ‘Mountain Men' of Bright in a much anticipated Final.
By Jock Allan
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