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Dalyston red-hotGR favouritesAN butD the F ‘Joeys’IN areA flyingL home CAN the Dalyston jug- By Mitch Guy Creek in the semi-final. Brad Fisher hasn’t been laugh in round 17, boot- Manne has had a scintil- larly sending the ball in- gernaut complete its But the Kangaroos sighted for Dalyston since ing nine goals in the Mag- lating finals series and side 50 with precision. dream season and take on perennial bridesmaids saved their best efforts the much-publicised inci- pies’ 110-point win. was vital in the Kanga- Dalyston’s Clay Tait home its first premier- Dalyston, who are seeking for Saturday, beating hot dent in round 18 that left Pratt has the strength roos’ preliminary final provides run and carry ship since 1989? redemption after last year’s favourites him suffering from the ef- and speed to match win. off half back or through Or will the Magpies disappointing grand final by 34 points in a rousing fects of concussion. Kraska and it should be He forms a lethal for- the midfield and is often stumble at the final hurdle loss and failed finals cam- team effort. Another former Blue a telling match-up in Sat- ward/ruck combination the go-to man in transi- once again and succumb paigns in 2012 and 2013. The performance has Bret Thornton also suf- urday’s contest. with Joe Brooks and is tion. to Fish Creek’s ‘Joeys’? The Magpies have been the club confident of fered concussion in the capable of finding the All will be answered on the dominant force of the causing a huge upset on Magpies’ semi-final win. Gareth Park v goals when resting up for- X-Factors Saturday afternoon when grand final day and add- The week off would ward. competition this season Matt Schreck Fish Creek’s Andrew the undefeated Dalyston and remain undefeated, ing its first senior silver- have done the pair the Kurt Thomas missed Two of the young guns Seccull courageously re- faces an in-form Fish having easily accounted ware since the three-peat world of good, but ques- most of the second semi- of the competition in Fish turned to the Kangaroos’ Creek in the 2015 Alber- for Phillip Island in the of flags from 2001-03. tion marks still remain final after sustaining an Creek’s Gareth Park and side for Saturday’s pre- ton FNL Grand Final at second semi-final to earn There are a number of about their fitness. eye injury but is one of Dalyston’s Matt Schreck liminary final despite suf- Meeniyan. the week off. similarities between the If fit to play, Fish Creek the most promising ruck- are sure to be prominent fering a fractured cheek- Throughout the season The Kangaroos have Fish Creek side and Es- will have their hands full men in the competition. midfielders in Saturday’s bone in the final round of the competition has been taken a different path sendon’s ‘Baby Bombers’ trying to nullify the duo’s He also has a side- contest. the season. a two-horse race between to glory after finishing premiership side of 1993, impact. kick in Scott Sibly, who Park, 17, was dominant Seccull wore a helmet Dalyston and Phillip Is- fourth on the ladder with which featured seven play- stepped up in the second in the preliminary final and came through the land, but as what often 12 wins and six losses at ers under the age of 21. Lachie Pratt v semi-final to shoulder the and has a knack for find- match unscathed, boot- occurs during finals, the end of the home and Fish Creek could po- ruck duties. Michael Kraska ing the footy. ing five goals in a match- Fish Creek came to play away season. tentially field nine players It’s the most daunting Schreck is an elusive winning performance. on Saturday and caused They held on to win a under the age of 22 in its Playmakers job in Alberton footy, but runner for the Magpies Dalyston’s Glen Parker the upset of the year by three-point thriller in the grand final side, as the Fish Creek vice-captain who shows composure Fish Creek’s Callan has been a handy ad- knocking off the Bulldogs elimination final against Alberton FNL’s own ‘Baby is likely to get first crack and always seems to Park is a smooth mover dition to the line-up in the preliminary final. MDU, before a dominant Joeys’ attempt to rewrite PROOF at Dalyston goal-kicking have time when in pos- in the forward half for the this season and plays a The pressure is mounting 50-point win over Stony the script of this season. machine Michael Kraska. session. Kangaroos who is a tough similar brand of footy to match up. Park. Will the Blues Pratt had Kraska’s mea- sure despite Dalyston’s Travis Manne v He lined up on the for- He has consistently brothers be fit to ward flank at times dur- kicked goals throughout 89-point thumping of the Kurt Thomas play? Kangaroos in round 8, ing the preliminary final, the season and sets up Fish Creek’s Travis Ex-Carlton footballer but Kraska had the last kicking goals and regu- many attacking plays.

H Diagnosis and treatment of sports related injuries Grand final the goal for umpires H Onsite rehab facilities THE thrill of walking onto the Meeniyan Recre- l OSTEOPATHY ation Reserve on Satur- day will not only be felt l MYOTHERAPY by the players from each l PODIATRY side… the field, bound- ary and goal umpires will l EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY also have an important role on the special day. l CLINICAL PILATES South Um- pires Association’s di- l PSYCHOLOGY rector of umpiring Gary Scholz said grand finals are what everyone um- pires for. 5658 1974 “At the end of the day you come out and you Open: Monday-Friday enjoy yourself during

10 Radovick St, Korumburra 3950 K U 0 2 4 5 the year, but grand finals are what you get there for and senior grand fi- nals are the ultimate,” he Alberton Football said. “We’re pretty much the Netball League same as players; players 2015 Finals get out there to play in senior grand finals and we get out there to um- pire senior grand finals. “It’s a big thrill with the day, the crowd and Saturday, September 12 the atmosphere – there’s nothing better.” Grand Final The finals and grand at Meeniyan Recreation Reserve final appointments are mapped out prior to the FOOTBALL finals series, with any Seniors - 2.30pm Dalyston v Fish Creek changes made through- Reserves - 12.30pm Dalyston v Phillip Island out the four weeks. Thirds - 10.30am I- v Dalyston Two emergency um- Fourths - 9am I-Kongwak v Fish Creek pires were present at Saturday’s preliminary NETBALL final and two will again Adam Sheedy, Kane Pepperell and Murray Lynch led out the umpires for last Saturday’s preliminary A Grade - 2.30pm Kor. Bena v Dalyston be enlisted for the grand B Grade - 1.20pm I-Kongwak v Kor. Bena finals at Tarwin. The umpire’s panel will reveal their selections for Saturday’s grand final at Meeniyan C Grade - 12.10pm Kor. Bena v Dalyston final. after training this Wednesday. m093615 17 & U - 11am I-Kongwak v Fish Creek The grand final ap- 15 & U - 10am I-Kongwak v MDU pointments will be an- numbers-wise. which is fantastic,” he bers are looking a lot goals. When you look at 13 & U - 9am I-Kongwak v Dalyston nounced on Wednesday “The boundaries are said. better and we’re trying the goal panels it’s pretty night at the President’s looking good. We’ve had “The field umpires is to bring some of those much the older guys. Gates open 7am Dinner. a lot of kids coming a bit the same, we’ve young boundary kids up “Any extra numbers we ADMISSION PRICES: Adults $12, Despite an ordinary through at the start of the picked up a few numbers into the field. can get from ex-players Age pensioners & Students (with pass) $6, start to the year, Scholz year and the improve- during the year. “This is the natural and all the rest of it, it Children 15 & under FREE, cars $2, Footy Follower $2 It’s accesssaid to the your SGUA money, is head- wherement from and some ofwhen those you“Even need looking us. forward progression; you go from just makes life a lot eas- It’sNO ALCOHOL personal OR BATTERY AIR HORNS ing in the right direction kids has been enormous to next year, our num- boundary to field to ier.” are allowed to be brought into the ground JA12762 service and At Grantville & District Community Bank® Branch we like to make your banking as simple, straightforward and convenient as possible. Bank with the Bendigo Proudmore choice. to be a majorThat’s why we’ve extended our trading hours on a Friday. We’re now open Monday to Thursday 10am - 4pm, Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 9am - 12 noon,and making your club wins. sponsorBut it’s bigger of the it easier for you to bank with us when you’re on the go. For more information contact the team at San Remo than that. Call into Shop 2, 1503 , Grantville or phone 5678 8773. Mighty Magpies on 5678 5833 to find out more.

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