FOOTSCRAY has missed out on the Hockey Victoria men’s premier league finals despite a stunning final-round doubleheader.
The Bulldogs tried their utmost to squeeze into the top four, but fell short on mere goal difference.
Travis Brooks’ team set up a big weekend with a 3-1 win over Southern United at McIvor Reserve.
The Bulldogs then rolled Toorak-East Malvern 2-0 on Sunday after goals to Riley Damnics and Weston Howell.
Doncaster claimed fourth spot.
Meanwhile, Altona has preserved its premier status with a ninth-placed finish, despite splitting its doubleheader.
On Saturday, the A’s took care of TEM 4-2, but lost 3-2 in a nailbiter to Waverley on Sunday.
