2025 Herald Sun Shield live stream: Division 1 boys elimination round double header

A three-goal haul to an AFL Barwon young gun has helped St Ignatius College book its spot in the Herald Sun Shield semi-finals. Watch the REPLAYS from the elimination finals.

AFL Barwon young gun Lachie Norton booted three goals as St Igantius’ College completed a successful step up to the top division in the Herald Sun Shield.

Last year’s Division 2 title winners proved too strong in a back-and-forth elimination final against Ballarat Grammar.

The Geelong private schools kicked clear in a brilliant second quarter before holding strong in the 9.9 (63) to 6.5 (41) win.

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Ballarat Grammar took the fight to their rivals, and even hit the lead midway through the second term before St Ignatius turned the game on its head with three-straight goals in three minutes.

While St Ignatius managed to outscore their rivals in both the second and third terms, Ballarat Grammar refused to go away with a Sam Gibson second-half double keeping them in the fight.

It took a final quarter brace to Norton to put the game the bed and book St Ignatius’ spot in the semi-finals against reigning champions Parade College.

St Patrick’s College v Salesian College Sunbury (Inter Boys Div 1)

Salesian College, Sunbury has booked its place in the Herald Sun Shield intermediate boys semi-finals after powering past rivals St Patrick’s College on Tuesday.

The alma mater of Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley, Salesian is chasing history to become the school’s first side to reach the Division 1 finals since the creation of the two tiers.

They conceded a goal a quarter while producing almost double the number of scoring opportunities then their rivals to record a 10.7 (67) to 4.7 (31) win.

Salesian College have won through to the Herald Sun Shield intermediate finals.

The SACCSS representatives were led on field by goal machine Dylan Romeril, with the Calder Cannons young gun picking up a match-high three goals and best on ground honours.

Tom Mousley and Xavier Walsh both added a brace for Salesian College.

Salesian College will now take on Melbourne powerhouse Scotch College in the intermediate semi-finals next week.

Check out the full Herald Sun Shield Division 1 finals draw below.

PREVIEW

A Geelong private school knows it will be punching above its weight class on Tuesday after being promoted into the top division of the state’s longest-running football competition.

First played in 1977, the Herald Sun Shield showcases some of the best young football teams and players, with eight divisions this year across four boys and girls tournaments each.

Saint Ignatius College will fly the flag for the Geelong region in this week’s elimination rounds, with all of the action exclusively live streamed on KommunityTV on Tuesday.

The Geelong nursery will face its toughest test yet after taking out the Geelong Independent Secondary Sport Association (GISSA) competition earlier this year, when it clashes with Ballarat Grammar as part of an elimination round double header.

Saint Ignatius’ open side is bolstered by a number of talented youngsters, either playing for the Geelong Falcons or with local senior football sides.

They include Barwon Heads and Geelong Falcons teammates Angus Ford and Lachie Blacket, and Rilley Acquilina, who played for Vic Country at the national under-18 championships.

Barwon Heads young gun Lachie Blaket will be a key part of the St Igantius’ attack in the Herald Sun Shield. Picture: Alan Barber

The college’s head of sport, Andrew Philp, said the shield provided a pathway to higher level talent programs, with the school winning division two in 2024 over Newhaven College by 58 points in the grand final.

“For some it is even the first step towards a career in the AFL or the AFLW,” Philp said.

“I think because of where we are and what we achieve, you could say that we certainly punch above our weight.”

Representing the GISSA, their first round clash will be an elimination match against Grammar with the winner progressing to the semi-final.

“The coaching staff know that this will be their toughest assignment yet,” Philp said.

“However, the group has been training since February. They are very connected and all play very good football with their local clubs.

“We have players within the Geelong Falcons Talent League programs and many play senior football for GFNL and Bellarine teams.

“No matter what happens on Tuesday against Ballarat, players and coaches should be super proud of their discipline, commitment and success this year.

“One of the exciting things for players when they progress through to the Herald Sun Shield is they get to play on pretty good AFL venues with all the bells and whistles students enjoy.”

Esteemed Ballarat private school St Patrick’s College will take on Salesian College, Sunbury in the Intermediate Boys Division 1 elimination final which will open up the action on Tuesday.

The winners of the elimination finals will progress to next week’s semi-finals to take on the number one seeded finalists.

Originally published as 2025 Herald Sun Shield live stream: Division 1 boys elimination round double header