Bacchus Marsh is back in Ballarat Football League finals after a final round thriller against Sebastopol on Saturday.
The task was simple for the Cobras, beat Sebastopol and play finals. Lose, they would have to rely on other results.
The Cobras were able to stick to their end of the deal to ensure they finished in sixth spot.
There wasn’t much in the game at quarter time, with the Cobras then extending the lead to 13 points at the main break.
Three goals to two in the third quarter extended it out to 21 points and put the Cobras one foot into finals.
The game opened up in the final quarter with both sides hitting the scoreboard.
Bacchus Marsh was able to do enough to come away with a 17.12 (114)-14.10 (94) win.
Former skipper Jake Owen, in his return from injury, and Jake McCreery kicked six goals apiece for the Cobras.
Rye Penny, Tyson Shea and Owen were named the Cobras best.
The win now sets up an elimination final with Melton.
Melton had a tough loss in the final round against the Sunbury Lions.
Both sides were almost set in third and fourth so outside of the mental battle, it didn’t mean much in the scheme of things.
The Lions dominated all day on the way to a 15.10 (100)-6.4 (40) win.
Meanwhile, minor premiers Darley finished the regular season with a hard-fought win against North Ballarat.
Scores were locked at 67 a piece at three quarter time.
The Devils kicked straight in the final quarter to get across the line, 15.7 (97)-14.10 (94).
Will Johnson kicked five goals for the Devils
Brady Wright, Nicholas Hind and Luther Baker were named the Devils best.
Darley faces East Point in a qualifying final in the first week of finals.
