Facing Lancefield in an elimination final in tough conditions which included rain, wind hail and, earlier in the day, snow, the Burras were left to rue a poor start at Romsey Park.
The Tigers jumped out of the blocks and led by seven goals and it proved to be a match-winning lead.
The margin was still seven goals at half-time, before the Burras made some small inroads in the third quarter, reducing the margin to five goals.
The Tigers steadied though in the last, winning 38-32.
Burras’ playing coach Amy Carroll shot 23 goals at 80 per cent accuracy. Alicija Marko-Rawlings shot 13 goals.
It’s a third straight year the Burras have been knocked out of the finals in the first week.
It was better news for the B-grade side, which now plays Rupertswood for a spot in the grand final.
On Sunday, the Burras defeated Macedon 29-19 in an elimination final.
In C-grade, the Burras lost to Rupertswood in the qualifying final 31-24. The Burras get a second chance this weekend.
In other results, an incredible final quarter by Romsey sealed victory against Macedon in the A-grade qualifying final.
The Redbacks trailed at the first three breaks, before a 20-1 last quarter by the Redbacks gave them the win, 45-27.
Melton Centrals are alive for another week after beating Rupertswood in double overtime.
