Match Previews | Lake Wendouree and North Ballarat will meet in the Preliminary Final, with the winner earning the final spot in next Saturday’s McDonald's BFNL A Grade Grand Final against Darley.

Semi Final – Darley v Lake Wendouree
Darley have shown exactly why they finished on top of the ladder, producing a dominant performance against Lake Wendouree to secure their place in next Saturday’s McDonald’s BFNL A Grade Grand Final with a convincing 61–37 victory.

With Akira McCormack returning to the Darley line-up, their attacking circle looked even more difficult to contain, with both goalers providing strong options and creating a far more unpredictable shooting combination.

Darley came out firing in the opening quarter, establishing an early 17–5 lead.

Lake Wendouree struggled to find their rhythm under the defensive pressure, with the normally calm and composed attacking combination of Ebony Porter and Addison Funcke becoming unsettled as opportunities went begging.

The second quarter saw the Lakers make changes and become far more competitive. They were able to create better opportunities and converted 13 goals from just two missed shots, giving themselves a chance to fight their way back into the contest.

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