Omeo Benambra will meet Lindenow South in this Saturday’s Omeo District junior football grand final after easily accounting for Swan Reach by 89 points in last weekend’s prelim at Swan Reach.
The young Alpine Ranges were ruthless,
kicking five goals to one in the opening term to lead by 30 points, however they could have been further ahead had the heavy winds not made goalkicking difficult.
Omeo booted six first quarter behinds, however had already stamped its authority on the contest.
The Swans tried their best to get back into the contest with the aid of a second quarter breeze, however could only muster six behinds as the Ranges held firm with a 38-point advantage.
Any chances the Swans had of a miracle
comeback were dashed after half time, the Ranges holding the home side scoreless as
the margin blew out to 79 points.
To Swan Reach’s credit the youngsters kept fighting in the final term, however ultimately were no match for the Ranges who will be hoping to go a step further than their 2024 runner-up finish.
Xavier Hill, Xavier Parker and Rayden Pooley combined for 14 of Omeo Benambra’s 16 goals.
Durome Abbey, Arthur Hood, Ashtyn Stone, Troy Wightman, Marshall Robertson and Riley Jakins were among Swan Reach’s best players.
