Altona has swept western rival Yarraville Footscray in their two-game Bowls Victoria premier division series.
After beating the Bulldogs by a single shot first time around, Altona did it much easier on Saturday, powering to an 87-73 win away at Francis Street.
It was the perfect finals tune-up for Altona, which will face Bundoora RSL in an elimination final back at Yarraville-Footscray Bowls Club this Saturday.
There is plenty of local interest in division 4 after both Newport and Laverton qualified for the finals.
Laverton was the big mover in the final round, snatching fourth spot after gaining the maximum 18 points in a 101-67 win over Strathmore.
Who did Laverton dislodge from the top four? The very team it beat.
Newport lost to St Albans by one-shot in a thriller, but picked up four priceless points to secure a home final.
The Porters will entertain Werribee in the second semi-final on Saturday, while Laverton will travel to take on minor premier Sunbury.
In division 1, Altona Sports will go down after a long relegation fight with Werribee.
Only one point separated the two sides entering the final round, but Altona Sports’ narrow three-shot loss sealed its fate as Werribee upset Essendon.
Rosamond was relegated on the final day in division 2 after a heavy 42-shot loss to Flemington & Kensington.
Williamstown qualified for the division 3 finals. The Towners will square off with Deer Park in a semi-final.
Footscray Park will be relegated.
Lance Jenkinson
