A final round win wasn’t enough for Greenvale to sneak into the Essendon District Football League premier division finals.
After an upset loss in the second last round to Essendon Doutta Stars, the Jets needed a big win against Airport West in the final round and hope that East Keilor suffered a big loss to Aberfeldie.
The Jets got the win they needed, but the margin wasn’t in the realm it was looking for.
The Jets got off to a flying start, kicking 9.1 to take control of the game and give themselves some hope.
The margin was seven goals at quarter time and still about that mark heading into the final quarter.
The Eagles fought back in the final quarter kicking seven goals to four to close the gap. The Jets came away with a 22.11 (143)-18.16 (124).
Mitchell Podhajski, who was back from Victorian Football League duties, kicked eight goals in a best on ground performance.
Addam Maric kicked four goals and Cameron Tudor kicked three goals.
The win in the end didn’t matter, with East Keilor beating Aberfeldie, 14.12 (96)-9.11 (65) to seal fourth spot.
The Jets finish the season in fifth.
The premier division has a week off this weekend, with Keilor to face Pascoe Vale for a spot in the grand final, while Strathmore will play East Keilor in a knockout semi final.
In division 1, Deer Park proved too strong for Rupertswood in the qualifying final, while the elimination final between St Albans and Hillside to be played on Sunday.
In division 2, Oak Park sealed the first grand final spot with a big win against Taylors Lakes. The Lions will face the winner of the other semi final between Northern Saints and the Sunbury Kangaroos.
