The Narooma Lions' under 16s will play in the SCAFL grand final in a fortnight's time after a convincing 12.13 (85) to 3.0 (18) win over the Bermagui Breakers at Berrambool Oval.
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The win gave the club something to cheer about on a day when both the under 12s and women failed to qualify for the grand final.
However it was a bumper day for the Bermagui Breakers, as they sent four teams directly to the grand final, including their under 14s and reserve-grade side.
The under 12s kicked off the day against the Bermagui Breakers, but the gulf in class between the two sides was apparent from the opening bounce.
Although Narooma's defence stood up in the first half, the forwards were kept scoreless until the fourth quarter in a 7.6 (48) to 1.1 (7) loss.
Aidan Hummel kicked Narooma's only goal of the day, while Bermagui's Flynn Kelly kicked a pair of goals.
Narooma will take on the Merimbula Diggers in next weekend's preliminary final at Bill Smyth Oval.
The under 16s were up next, and put together a professional display to breeze past Bermagui.
The Lions were on top from the get-go, kicking eight goals to three in a dominant first half to lead by 32 points.
They tightened the screws in the second half, keeping the Breakers scoreless while kicking four goals of their own to win by 67 points.
The women came into their match with the Bermagui Breakers as minor premiers, but were quickly out of the contest thanks to an extremely accurate Breakers outfit.
The second-placed Breakers were a perfect 6.0 (36) at half time, while Narooma limped to an 0.4 (4) scoreline.
Narooma showed some life in the third quarter through goals to Zhoe Hart and Rachael Kincaid, but Bermagui shut them out in the fourth to record a 10.3 (63) to 2.6 (18) win.
The loss leaves the Lions in a do-or-die preliminary final matchup with the Tathra Sea Eagles next weekend at Bill Smyth Oval.
Full results
Under 12s: Bermagui 7.6 (48) def. Narooma 1.1 (7)
Under 14s: Bermagui 4.8 (32) def. Broulee/Moruya 4.6 (30)
Under 16s: Narooma 12.13 (85) def. Bermagui 3.0 (18)
Reserves: Bermagui 11.8 (74) def. Broulee/Moruya 6.6 (42)
Women: Bermagui 10.3 (63) def. Narooma 2.6 (18)
First Grade: Merimbula 12.10 (82) def. Tathra 4.2 (26)
