The remaining undefeated country and local footy teams of 2022 named
The home and away season is over for some local footy competitions. See which clubs didn't taste defeat.
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Finals footy is finally here for parts of Victoria.
Several teams can now lay claim to not having lost a game during the home and away season.
See which teams are yet to lose a game across the state.
Ararat Eagles, Mininera and District
Record: 16-0
A comfortable 7-point win over Hawkesdale Macarthur saw the Eagles finish the home and away season undefeated. The Eagles were one of country footy’s biggest strugglers before Covid, once losing a game by over 500 points. Finals footy starts this weekend.
Bambill, Millewa
Record: 15-0
The Saints finished the regular season with a whopping percentage of 648.99. They're the unbackable premiership favourites.
Frankston Dolphins, Southern
Record: 18-0
Finished the home and away season perfect at the weekend after a 91-point win over Lyndale. Only one team has come within five goals of the ladder-leader, South Mornington pushing it to 13 points in Round 3. This season has delivered 160, 156, 227, 132, 139 and 208-point wins. Andrew Mathers has been dominant all season. Coach Richard Mathers has 79 goals to lead the way in the competition.
Langwarrin, Mornington Peninsula
Record: 17-0
Langy’s last premiership was in 2005, when a teenage Mark Baguley was best afield. Fast forward to 2022 and Baguley, who played 134 games for Essendon, is looking to finish his career on a high. Their final game of the season was abandoned due to wild weather.
Leongatha, Gippsland
Record: 17-0
Sitting five games clear at the top of the ladder, the Parrots appear to be well out in front of the pack. But it hasn't been without drama. . Aaron Hillberg is the team's leading goalkicker with 36 goals. They'll face last-placed Drouin in the final round.
Neerim South, Ellinbank and District
Record: 17-0
Sitting four games clear the top of the ladder, Neerim South are enjoying a standout season. Despite the perfect record, opposition clubs have been close enough to suggest their perfect record could come to an end. But they keep finding a way to do enough. There is one round left to play in the season.
Point Cook Centrals, Western Region
Record: 18-0
A lofty pre-season recruiting spree put the Sharks in prime position to win the Division 2 premiership. They've survived some scares in the last month but will face Parkside in the second semi-final next weekend. Key recruits including Daniel Strnak and Mitch Palma have been sensational.
Mullett, Hodgett fire Bulldogs into preliminary final
In a season so even you could throw a blanket over three teams, Wandin looks to be timing its run nicely in Outer East league’s Premier Division.
Grand final wins and a shock or two
Finals accelerated in local footy with plenty of grand final winners as elsewhere there were stunning results as teams looked to qualify for the decider. Here are the talking points from Saturday’s football.