2021 record: 7-0-3 (fifth)<\/p>\n
CHFL premierships: 2002<\/p>\n
Keys to Success: Derrick Micallef, Geoffrey Lovett, Jack Robertson<\/p>\n
It has been an indifferent year for the 2019 minor premiers. An up and down season has highlighted their \u2018Hollywood\u2019 style of play meaning the Bombers\u2019 good and bad is pretty far in-between. They are heavily reliant on veteran Derrick Micallef who is still chasing that elusive CHFL premiership since jumping across from North Ballarat. Fellow Ballarat Football League alumnus Geoffrey Lovett was a high-profile recruit and had a wonderful finals campaign in 2019, so we know he loves the big stage. Jack Robertson has been named the Bombers best three times this season so watch him be a focal point.<\/p>\n
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Dunnstown<\/strong><\/p>\n 2021 record: 8-0-3 (fourth)<\/p>\n CHFL premierships: 1994, 1998, 1999<\/p>\n Keys to success: Will Henderson, Matthew Bulluss, Jack Leonard<\/p>\n Giant killers now giant contenders? A return to finals for the Towners for the first time since 2018 has been a joy to behold with the defensive structure implemented by Glenn Wilkins a key factor. Will Henderson has taken his game to a whole new level with the defender now one of the very best in the competition. To be any chance they\u2019ll need Matthew Bulluss to kick multiple majors and rely on Jack Leonard to continue to be one of their best.<\/p>\n Gordon<\/strong><\/p>\n 2021 record: 10-0-0 (first)<\/p>\n CHFL premierships: 1988<\/p>\n Keys to success: Adam Toohey, James Kelly, Shannon Byrnes<\/p>\n This year\u2019s best side by a long way, the Eagles are firm favourites to take it out and win their first CHFL premiership in over 30 years. Captain Adam Toohey is always a forward headache for opposition coaches with his mix of speed and power too much to handle for small or key defenders. Ex-Geelong premiership players Shannon Byrnes and James Kelly have featured in four games with the duo knowing how to get it done in the big time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hepburn<\/strong><\/p>\n 2021 record: 8-1-1 (second)<\/p>\n CHFL premierships: 1985, 1986, 1989, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2017<\/p>\n Keys to success: Sam Dunstan, Andy McKay, Shylo Smith<\/p>\n The competition\u2019s most successful team ever, the Burra are no strangers to finals footy. Sam Dunstan\u2019s 73 goals in ten games will obviously make him a serious factor, Andy McKays speed always a danger, and a guy like Shylo Smith having the best season of his career. Gordon taught them a lesson earlier in the season, but their finals experience and just pure talent might give them an edge.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rokewood-Corindhap<\/strong><\/p>\n 2021 record: 8-0-3 (third)<\/p>\n CHFL premierships: none<\/p>\n Keys to success: Luke Philp, Hamish Everett, Cam Richardson<\/p>\n An even spread of talent and an ability to generate plenty of shots on goal, the Hoppers know if they can take their chances, they can go all the way. Luke Philp has featured in his side\u2019s best seven out of eleven times. Hamish Everett has only played the three games but the big man\u2019s ruck craft is a huge weapon. Ex-AFL footballer Cam Richardson may be the x-factor with his ability to kick goals as a forward but also take game saving marks at the other end of the field an important catalyst.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Skipton<\/strong><\/p>\n 2021 record: 7-0-4 (eighth)<\/p>\n CHFL premierships: None.<\/p>\n Keys to success: Andrew Pitson, Mitch Gilbert, Josh Draffin<\/p>\n Everyone\u2019s dark horse this season has been the Emu, with their young talent list capable of rolling any side anywhere. A loss to Springbank in round 15 has seen them drop to eighth which is obviously not ideal but don\u2019t let that fool you, they are going to be competitive in September.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Springbank<\/strong><\/p>\n 2021 record: 7-0-4 (seventh)<\/p>\n CHFL Premierships: 1990, 2000, 2001, 2015, 2016<\/p>\n Keys to success: Billy Driscoll, Joel Mahar, Chris Quinlan<\/p>\n After winning their last five games, the Tigers go in as another smoky to do some damage. Billy Driscoll and Joel Mahar have been there before with the duo key parts of Springbank\u2019s back-to-back premierships five years ago. With just nine goals in eleven games and named best in three, Chris Quinlan is an interesting case, however teams will be cautious of his racking left foot given that he is such a damaging big game player.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/08\/A02I9725-2-300x200.jpg\")
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