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The Darebin Falcons have cemented their status as the preeminent team in women’s footy, winning their fourth consecutive flag in beating Melbourne Uni in the Women’s VFL Grand Final at Coburg City Oval.

Darebin controlled the game in front of a bumper 4000+ crowd, leading by 13 at half time and 32 at three quarter time.

Darcy Vescio — set to be Carlton's marquee in the national competition next year — was named best on ground for her work, including kicking the sealer, while Katie Brennan was also influential for the Falcons; her goal after the three quarter time siren drew the margin beyond five goals.

The Mugars mounted a late comeback through skipper Ellie Blackburn, but it was too late and only served to lend the scoreline an element of respectability.

The win meant completed an undefeated season for the Falcons, with the flag being Darebin’s ninth in the last 12 seasons — a record that even Hawthorn could only dream of.

 

2016 - VFL GRAND FINAL

Sunday 25th of September 2016 - Etihad Stadium

Peter Jackson VFL - Grand Final

Casey Scorpions vs Footscray 3.00PM

Media Coverage:
TV - Channel 7 / 7HD (Freet to Air)
Radio - SEN 1116, 774 ABC, VFL Radio (Online)

 

TAC Cup - Grand Final

Sandringham Daragons v Murray Bushrangers 11:05AM

Media Coverage:
TV - Fox Footy

 

Tickets:
Adults: $20

Pensioners, Concession: $15
Kids 12 & under: Free
Records: $5

VFL Finals Week 3

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17

NORTH PORT OVAL

VFL 1st PRELIMINARY FINAL

Collingwood vs Footscray 2:40pm

 

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18

NORTH PORT OVAL

DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE GRAND FINAL

Box Hill Hawks vs Casey Scorpions 11:30am

VFL 2nd PRELIMINARY FINAL

Casey Scorpions vs Williamstown 2:40pm

PIRANHA PARK,COBURG

VFL WOMENS GRAND FINAL

Darebin vs Melbourne Uni 2:30pm

TREVOR BARKER OVAL,SANDRINGHAM

AFL Victoria Young Guns Game 11:30am

VFL Finals Week 2

(All games at North Port Oval)

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10

VFL 2ND SEMI FINAL

Williamstown vs Sandringham 11:40am (Channel 7,VFL Radio)

DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE PRELIMINARY FINAL

Casey Scorpions vs Williamstown 2:40pm

 

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11

VFL WOMENS PRELIMINARY FINAL

St Kilda vs Melbourne Uni 12noon

VFL 1ST SEMI FINAL

Footscray vs Essendon 2:40pm (Channel 7,SEN 1116)

From The Sunday Age
Reported by Brent Diamond
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The Casey Scorpions finally broke their finals run of 11 consecutive September losses with a 70-point qualifying final victory over Footscray at Casey Fields on Saturday.

The Scorpions advanced to the preliminary final, just as Collingwood did with their demolition of reigning premier Williamstown at IKON Park.

It is at this time of the year that the Scorpions tend to get the wobbles – they have been knocked out in straight sets in four seasons – and despite a shaky start, they smashed the Dogs to win their first final since 2008.

Admittedly, much of the Scorpions' achievement comes back to affiliate Melbourne's influence – in which this season the Demons have allowed the majority of their developing youngsters to play VFL finals. In contrast, their straight-sets exits in previous seasons have been influenced by the Demons sending players into end-of-season surgery in preparation for the following year.

 Sam Weideman of celebrates after kicking a goal for Casey against Footscray in the VFL qualifying final.

Sting in the tail: Sam Weideman of celebrates after kicking a goal for Casey against Footscray in the VFL qualifying final. Photo: Scott Barbour/AFL Media

From the Moonee Valley Leader and www.localfooty.com.au
Reported by 
Tim Michell
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Aaron Heppell gets a kick away under pressure from Northern Blues Tim Jones. Picture: Richard Serong.

 
ESSENDON stamped its VFL finals ticket after dominant second-half display propelled the Bombers to a 19.17 (131) to 8.10 (58) victory over Northern Blues at Windy Hill on Saturday.
 

Needing a win to stay ahead of Richmond and hold onto eighth spot, the Bombers started nervously and trailed by seven points at quarter-time.

The sides traded blows in the second term, Essendon briefly hitting the front after Sam Heavyside expertly roved a pack and snapped truly.

But the Blues answered straight back through Zach Ballard and reclaimed the lead when American big man Matthew Korcheck goaled.

Bombers on-baller Aaron Heppell had the final say for the half, bouncing through a classy goal to level the scores at 42 apiece at the main break.

It was all Essendon in the opening minutes of the third quarter, Will Hams making the Blues pay after they coughed up a 50m penalty.

Shaun Edwards stretched the margin to 14 but Northern hit back again through Glenn Strachan to stay in touch.

Only seven points separated the teams when Harry McKay missed at the 24-minute mark, with little sign of what was about to come.

Ryan Crowley slipped a Billy Gowers tackle two minutes later and opened the floodgates.

 

From www.footyexperts.com.au
Reported by Dale Fenney
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