Tigers edge out South Barwon in two-point thriller

COLAC needed overtime to get past South Barwon 54-52 in a thrilling opening to the GNL finals series yesterday (Saturday, August 27) in Geelong West.

The seesaw affair had fans captivated on West Oval’s Court 1 over all four quarter regulation quarters, and then into two overtime periods.

Deadlocked at 45-45, both teams had an opportunity to nab the first Qualifying Final win, but an extra goal in favour of Colac through both overtime terms saw the  Tigers win by two goals in what can only be classified as a GNL classic.

The Winch sisters remained strong for Colac as Michelle Winch’s 41 goals and Bec Winch’s 13 provided the catalyst up the scoring end.

Geelong Cougars players Brooke Allan and Zara Walters were strong for the Tigers receiving best-on-court mentions alongside Michelle.

Ellen Doyle’s 35 goals and captain Olivia Cameron’s 17 outlined South Barwon’s efforts up front.

Kaylah Nicol, Cameron and Kiahna Fallon were mentioned as best-on-courters for the Swans.

Colac will look to earn its place in the GNL Grand Final next Saturday, September 4 against a Newtown & Chilwell side has only lost one game all year.

South Barwon now awaits either St Albans or Geelong West, who duel later today (Sunday, August 28) in the Elimination Final.