Ballarat's Stun Leads to Exciting Finals Ahead in Sport
Ballarat Shocks League with Unbelievable Upset
Ballarat has caused the boilover of the Ballarat Football Netball League season, and in doing so propelled itself up the ladder in a final round shock. A late goal from Andrew Hooper, his third of the day, gave Ballarat a seven-point upset win over East Point, with the Swans winning 11.7 (73) to 10.6 (66), moving them to fourth on the ladder.
Finals Excitement Ahead
This victory sets up a 'home' elimination final against Sunbury next week. Ballarat's win, combined with Sunbury's narrow victory over Bacchus Marsh, put two sides that faced off in last year's grand final—Darley and North Ballarat—into an elimination final where the loser will be knocked out in the first week.
- Close Match: The match saw close scores throughout, with Ballarat leading by 15 points at one stage.
- East Point's 14-game winning streak ends, raising questions for coach Joe Carmody.
Ballarat's Recent Form
In the past month, the Swans have defeated both Sunbury and East Point and drawn with North Ballarat, showcasing their strength as they head into finals.
- Sunbury's Challenge: Sunbury secured a victory over Bacchus Marsh, despite facing a challenge late in the match.
- Lake Wendouree's Celebration: Nathan Pring’s 200th match marked a significant win for Lake Wendouree against Redan.
- Melton vs. Darley: Melton clinched a win over Darley, keeping their finals hopes alive.
- The final match saw Sebastopol achieve a convincing 71-point victory.
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