ST JOSEPH’S has toppled Colac to become the first Geelong Football League seniors side to reach this year’s Grand Final.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The gutsy win gives the Joeys a chance to win their first flag since 2018.<\/p>\n
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).<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Steve Johnson’s mob surprised many with their second-place finish but just weren’t able to capitalise<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Such experience will be crucial for the Saints in their clash with Colac, who are one of the toughest sides in the league.<\/p>\n
The two sides only played off once in the home and away season, with the Tigers were victorious by 52 points at Central Reserve.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
ST JOSEPH’S has toppled Colac to become the first Geelong Football League seniors side to reach this year’s Grand Final.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The gutsy win gives the Joeys a chance to win their first flag since 2018.<\/p>\n
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).<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Steve Johnson’s mob surprised many with their second-place finish but just weren’t able to capitalise<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Such experience will be crucial for the Saints in their clash with Colac, who are one of the toughest sides in the league.<\/p>\n
The two sides only played off once in the home and away season, with the Tigers were victorious by 52 points at Central Reserve.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 […]<\/p>\n