Burnside Heights finished the Essendon District Football League women’s division 1 regular season in second spot.
The Bears faced Greenvale in the final round on Saturday, with top spot on the line. The two teams were already guaranteed to face each other in the first week of finals.
Having won the last encounter between the two teams, the Bears took plenty of confidence into the match.
Scores were level at quarter time, before the Jets opened by an eight point lead at the main break.
The margin blew out to 29 points at the last break, with the Jets kicking three goals to none in the third quarter.
The Bears came home strong in the final quarter with three goals, but fell just short, losing 7.7 (49)-6.4 (40).
Brodie Stevens kicked three goals for the Bears.
The two sides will face each other again on Saturday, with a grand final spot on the line. Essendon Doutta Stars will face Gisborne in the other semi final.
In the women’s premier division, Hillside finished the season with a 10.13 (73)-2.0 (12) loss to Moonee Valley.
Hannah Ibrahim was named the Sharks best. The Sharks finish the second in sixth spot.
In men’s division 1, Hillside beat Moonee Valley, 15.11 (101)-12.5 (77).
The Sharks remain in fifth spot.
In division 2, Burnside Heights remains in the finals hunt after a win against Hadfield.
The Bears controlled the game all day, winning 17.15 (117)-8.6 (54).
The Bears move back into fifth spot, percentage ahead of the Sunbury Kangaroos. With Coburg Districts losing to Taylors Lakes, both teams are now just one game outside the top four.
