Gulls and Hawks to meet in under 18s finals

It's official, Warragul's and Drouin's thirds will face off in week one of the finals.

This comes after Drouin won their eighth straight game, securing a top three finish, while Warragul were unable to overcome their opponent, leaving them in second on percentage.

The Hawks were utterly relentless in their match, where they defeated Leongatha 12.11 (83) to 1.2 (8).

In fact, all three of the Parrots' scores came in the first term, meaning the Hawks kept their opponents totally scoreless for the final three terms, while piling on 11 goals of their own in that same period.

Benjamin Brasier was back to his goalkicking best, booting four, while Thomas Young, Noah Rogers and Peyton Saddington were all strong.

Warragul were not so fortunate, falling to Bairnsdale 8.1 (49) to 12.10 (82).

The Gulls appeared behind the pace early, but it was a second term that saw them concede four goals while scoring just one of their own that had the half time margin out to 27 points.

From there, the Gulls worked hard but were unable to make significant inroads into the deficit, eventually succumbing to their fifth defeat of the year.

Lane Ward was an absolute standout for the home side, booting five goals and eventually being named his team's best for the day. With his skilful ball use, it's not hard to see why he has featured in the Gippsland Power boys' side at various times this season.

Outside of Ward, Lachlan James Smith, Nathan Whitten and Luke Garner were among the more solid players for Warragul.

In other thirds results, Traralgon handed top team Maffra just their third loss of the year 14.6 (90) to 5.4 (34), Sale overcame Morwell 5.12 (42) to 4.6 (30) and Moe thumped Wonthaggi 16.15 (111) to 6.4 (40).

Warragul's fourths side will enter their own finals series with plenty of momentum, after defeating Bairnsdale by 26 points.

A six-goal third quarter blitz set the Gulls up for victory, where in the end they won 8.10 (58) to 5.2 (32).

Riley Senini, Harrison Cant and Alby Phillips were all strong for the Gulls, who will meet Maffra in week one of finals and will enjoy a double chance. The Gulls will hope to avenge their thrilling 10-point defeat mere weeks ago.

Drouin's fourths will also be featuring in finals, albeit with less momentum, after failing to defeat Leongatha.

The Hawks were never truly out of the contest, but at the same time were unable to find the lead as they lost 6.12 (48) to 9.10 (64).

They did not score a goal in the first term, leaving them 20 points adrift at the first change, and though they threatened to work their way back into the game this never eventuated.

William Young, Brodie Atkins and Zachary McMillan were some of their stronger contributors on the day.

The chance for redemption will come quickly for the young Hawks, as they will face the Parrots again next week in an elimination final.

Elsewhere in the fourths, Traralgon beat Maffra 11.8 (74) to 8.7 (55), Sale handled Morwell 9.8 (62) to 2.4 (16) and Moe had the bye.

Warragul's reserves were unable to claim one last bit of joy for the year as they just barely fell short against Bairnsdale.

In a low-scoring affair, the Gulls went into the final term four points up but couldn't quite hold on, kicking one more goal to the Redlegs' two in the last as they were defeated 5.8 (38) to 6.7 (43).

Joel Kilday and Brayden Notman both kicked two goals each for the Gulls, while Joshua Dawson and Peter Davine were among the best.

In other reserves results, Drouin had to forfeit their game against Leongatha due to a lack of numbers, Sale beat Morwell 7.9 (51) to 6.6 (42), Maffra thumped Traralgon 13.14 (92) to 3.7 (25) and Wonthaggi demolished Moe 13.15 (93) to 1.2 (8).