Joeys upset Eagles to progress to Grand Final

Geelong West Giants continued their run of A Grade form by knocking out the higher-ranked South Barwon from the finals. Photo: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

ST JOSEPH’S have upset the first seeded Newtown & Chilwell to progress straight to the Grand Final of the GNL A Grade competition.

Joeys led at every quarter break to topple the Eagles 46-41 at West Oval on Saturday.

The Eagles had lost just one game in the home and away season, coincidentally against St Joseph’s in Round 7.

They now exercise their double chance this weekend against Geelong West this week, while Joeys have a week off and will await the winner.

Following their Elimination Final win over St Mary’s, the Giants continued their run of form on Sunday as they knocked out the higher-ranked South Barwon.

Despite trailing at quarter time, the Giants finished strong and scored four of the last five goals to secure the 45-42 upset.

They face their biggest challenge yet in Newtown & Chilwell tomorrow (Saturday, September 20) who are the reigning premiers and have featured in the past 10 grand finals. The Eagles won convincingly in their two home and away season clashes.