Whittlesea will get two cracks at making the Northern Football League women’s division 3 grand final, after a strong first up finals win.
The Eagles, who finished second on the ladder, battled Montmorency 2 on Sunday morning in a qualifying final.
The Magpies scored the only goal of the first quarter before the Eagles did all of the attacking in the second quarter.
While they weren’t able to make the most of it, they still led by five points at half time.
The Magpies kicked two goals in the third quarter to lead by a goal heading into the final quarter, with the Eagles having the scoring end.
They used it to perfection, kicking 4.1 to nothing to run away with a 5.7 (37)-3.0 (18) win.
Katrina Bruch kicked two goals for the Eagles.
Vice-captain Oliva Hodgson and Ashley Fitzpatrick were named the Eagles best.
The Eagles will face North Heidelberg in the major semi final this Sunday, with the winner through to the grand final.
Montmorency 2 and Heidelberg West will play off in the knockout semi final.
In division 2, South Morang’s season came to an end with an elimination final loss to the Darebin Falcons.
The fifth placed Lions were able to stick with the Falcons in the first quarter before a four goal to one second quarter opened a lead up for the Falcons.
With three goals each in the third quarter the margin was still 20 points heading into the final quarter.
The Falcons finished off the stronger of the teams to come away with a 9.6 (60)-4.4 (28) win.
Ruby Failla and Stefania Pauga kicked two goals each for the Lions.
Failla, Hailey Cordova and Devony Hoare were named the Lions best.
The Falcons will face Kilmore in a knockout semi final, while Lower Plenty and Fitzroy Stars will play off for a grand final spot.
