Ocean Grove’s all-conquering and undefeated E Grade side is into the grand final and awaits the winner of this weekend’s preliminary final.
The Grubbers defeated Barwon Heads by three goals in the second semi-final and will meet the winner of their cross-bridge rivals or Geelong Amateur in the decider.
Either way, it promises to be a close game with Ammos going close to knocking Ocean Grove in the final round and earning a draw.
Coach Shereen Wolfe said the week off would benefit her side.
“A few of my players are experienced players so those weeks off are no trouble to us at all,” she said.
“It’s nice to rest those older bodies.”
Wolfe said it didn’t matter which side the Grubbers play in the grand final.
“Either are going to be tough,” she said.
“Barwon Heads goal ring have quite a strong holding goal circle.
“Geelong Amateur’s centre (Jalen Walsh) won the league best and fairest and is quite a nice little player. They are strong through the middle.”
Wolfe said she made some positional changes during the tough three-goal win against Barwon Heads on the weekend.
“I brought on some fresh legs into the centre,” she said.
“Sam Pownall was great and the goalers were accurate all day.
“I gave some direct instructions to the shooters as to what I wanted them to do in the last quarter which worked.”
Ocean Grove was well served by goalkeeper Tracey Sacco, who took multiple intercepts, accurate goalshooer Belinda Elliston and goal defence Lara Barnes.
Wolfe said while most of her players enjoyed playing for the social side of things, the will to win the premiership was very strong.
“Lots of them are mums with families, who love getting together and being able to play socially,” she said.
“They all have that competitive streak to them. We want nothing more than to win.”
