GFNL Football Preview | Grand Final
This Friday, two powerhouse clubs of the Geelong Football Netball League will go head-to-head in a blockbuster Grand Final with St. Joseph’s taking on St. Mary’s.
In what shapes as another classic chapter in their storied rivalry.
For St. Joseph’s, the stakes are clear – they’re chasing a fifth premiership in their clubs history and their first since 2018.
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Fittingly, that 2018 triumph came against none other than St. Mary’s, capping off back-to-back flags after also defeating the Saints in 2017.
Now, after several seasons on the hunt, Joeys have the chance to write another golden page into their history books and re-establish themselves as the competition’s top dog.
Captain Alex Hickey is looking to create history at the club with a record fourth premiership, the skipper is raring for his sides hopes this Friday.
“[We’re] calm, focused and ready to get down to business on Friday”.
“We’ve really hit our form coming into the backend of the year, are really confident we have a really healthy list”.
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On the other side, St. Mary’s enter the Grand Final with the confidence and experience that comes with success.
The Saints are aiming to secure a seventh premiership, a mark that would further cement their reputation as one of the GFNL’s most decorated clubs.
Their most recent taste of glory came in 2022, when they powered past Leopold to lift the cup, and they’ll be desperate to add another to their already impressive collection.
Both sides boast plenty of star power, depth across the ground, and big-game performers who thrive under pressure.
Saints skipper Brayden Ham is confident his sides lead up will hold them in good stead for Friday.
“We’re very confident, we’ve had a different sort of lead up to what St Joeys have had, but we’re very confident for what Friday beholds”.
With the added spice of their rich finals history against one another, this clash has all the makings of a thrilling and fiercely contested battle.
Will it be St Joseph’s breaking through for their first flag in seven years, or St Mary’s extending their dynasty with premiership number seven?
Fans won’t want to miss a second when the first bounce comes this Friday.
Previous Results
Round 6 – St Joseph’s 16.15 111 v St Mary’s 16.10 106
Round 12 – St Mary’s 14.7 91 v St Joseph’s 6.7 43
Match Details
| Start Time | Grand Final Competition |
| 9.15am | Under 18 Division 1 gforce Cup South Barwon vs Ocean Grove |
| 11.30am | Reserves Buckleys Cup Newtown vs St Marys |
| 2.10pm | Seniors Blood Toyota Cup St Josephs vs St Marys |
LOCATION
GMHBA Stadium
TICKETS
HOW TO WATCH
Watch: AFL Barwon TV
