Tara Murray
Yarraville Seddon was left to rue missed chances as it fell just short in its comeback against Caroline Springs in the Western Football League division 1 on Saturday.
It was tough conditions for the qualifying final at DSV Stadium in Williamstown as scores were hard to come by.
There was just one goal scored in the first quarter and only three on the board at half time between the two teams.
The Lakers managed to get out to a 14 point lead heading into the final quarter, holding the momentum.
It proved to be just enough, with the Lakers winning 7.8 (48)-6.11 (47).
Eagles coach Brad Julier it was a tough day with the result and the conditions.
“We came up short,” he said. “The wind was pretty bad.
“It was sort of across the ground. It was tough conditions for both sides and it was close all day.”
Julier said the Lakers were able to take their opportunities when they arose in the third quarter, kicking 3.0 to give them the advantage heading into the final quarter.
“They got a couple of goals against the wind in the last quarter and it made it tough,” he said.
“We flew home but we didn’t quite get there. We had a shot late that was touched and a couple of more chances late but we didn’t get it.”
Lachlan Green kicked four of the Eagles goals and he was one of three standouts for his side.
Riley Anderson and Michael Selsby were the other two according to Julier.
The Eagles season isn’t over though despite the loss.
They will now face Hoppers Crossing in a knockout semi final on Sunday. The Lakers will face Werribee Districts in the other semi final on Saturday for a spot in the grand final.
The knockout semi final will be played at Yarraville.
“We need to bounce back and find a way to get that done,” Julier said. “We know our ground well and it’s definitely and advantage for us”
Meanwhile, Altona’s season came to an end in the elimination final on Sunday.
It was a dominant display by the Warriors who led throughout on the way to a 15.14 (104)-3.7 (25) win.
The game was all but over at half time, with the Warriors leading by 41 points.
It was single goal kickers for the Vikings.
Colby Redpath, Stefan Martin and Cooper Atchison were named the Vikings.
