Tigers, Saints fight for GFL GF spot

ST JOSEPH’S has toppled Colac to become the first Geelong Football League seniors side to reach this year’s Grand Final.

After a tight first half that saw the Joeys lead by just one straight kick, the team pulled away in the final two quarters to beat the Tigers 86-69.

The gutsy win gives the Joeys a chance to win their first flag since 2018.

Colac will have to quickly pick up the pieces from the loss, as the side looks ahead to a Preliminary Final against St Mary’s tomorrow (Saturday, September 20).

The Saints took care of an inaccurate Newtown & Chilwell side by 25 points in another wind-affected contest on Sunday, knocking the Eagles out of the finals hunt in straight sets.

Steve Johnson’s mob surprised many with their second-place finish but just weren’t able to capitalise

when they needed to most. They will take plenty of confidence into 2026 after keeping up with the experienced St Mary’s bodies for most of the match.

Such experience will be crucial for the Saints in their clash with Colac, who are one of the toughest sides in the league.

The two sides only played off once in the home and away season, with the Tigers were victorious by 52 points at Central Reserve.

It will be Colac’s first Grand Final appearance since their 2019 loss against St Mary’s. Meanwhile, a Saints victory will take the side into their first Grand Final since BY TIMES NEWS GROUP

ST JOSEPH’S has toppled Colac to become the first Geelong Football League seniors side to reach this year’s Grand Final.

After a tight first half that saw the Joeys lead by just one straight kick, the team pulled away in the final two quarters to beat the Tigers 86-69.

The gutsy win gives the Joeys a chance to win their first flag since 2018.

Colac will have to quickly pick up the pieces from the loss, as the side looks ahead to a Preliminary Final against St Mary’s tomorrow (Saturday, September 20).

The Saints took care of an inaccurate Newtown & Chilwell side by 25 points in another wind-affected contest on Sunday, knocking the Eagles out of the finals hunt in straight sets.

Steve Johnson’s mob surprised many with their second-place finish but just weren’t able to capitalise

when they needed to most. They will take plenty of confidence into 2026 after keeping up with the experienced St Mary’s bodies for most of the match.

Such experience will be crucial for the Saints in their clash with Colac, who are one of the toughest sides in the league.

The two sides only played off once in the home and away season, with the Tigers were victorious by 52 points at Central Reserve.

It will be Colac’s first Grand Final appearance since their 2019 loss against St Mary’s. Meanwhile, a Saints victory will take the side into their first Grand Final since 2022’s win.