Diggers Rest enters the Riddell District Football League finals on the back of its lowest score in a number of years.
With third spot already sealed up and with only a small chance of finishing second, the Burras rested several players in their final round match against ladder leaders Macedon. And it showed with the Burras struggling to score on what was a tough day weather wise.
The Burras managed just six scoring shots, losing to the Cats 9.13 (67)-2.4 (16).
Josh Wallace and Mick Kilty were the goal-scorers for the Burras, who didn’t score a goal in the second half. Brandon Kilty was named the best in the loss.
The Burras now face the Sunbury Kangaroos in an elimination final on Sunday at Romsey Park.
Melton Centrals finished their season on a high with a final round victory against Lancefield.
Scores were level at quarter-time, before the Centrals opened the game up and led by 29 points at the main break. The margin increased in the second half with Centrals winning 19.7 (121)-8.6 (54).
Michael Egan kicked five goals in a best on ground performance. Linton Hogan kicked three goals, and Joshua Spry and Blake Henderson also had good games.
Centrals’ finished the season in eighth spot with seven wins.
Rockbank’s tough end to the year was a third straight 100-point loss.
On Saturday they faced second-placed Rupertswood and the Rams were never in the game, losing 22.18 (150)-4.3 (27). Thomas Greenwood kicked two goals for the Rams, with Joshua Williams named the side’s best.
The Rams finished the season in 11th.
