SOUTH LAUNCESTON have enhanced their reputation as a GNL powerhouse with a resounding 5-1 win over Burnie Baptist - seeing them through to the grand final.
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The reigning premiers had been unable to knock Baptist off their mantle throughout the year but they charged home following a 1-1 half-time score to book their ticket.
Kurt Budgeon (two) and Brad Buchanan were at their dominant best as Baptist missed goalkeeper Brad Lynch with injury with coach Khan Riley scoring and leading the way.
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Baptist will now face QUEECHY PENGUINS who squeezed their way over the line against Launceston City to win 1-0 in extra time.
After a subdued first half, Launceston got the upper hand put couldn't put the finishing touches on the win as Finn Bailey converted the penalty corner to end City's fairytale season, having risen from a ninth place finish last year.
Tom Moir's defensive prowess was on show once again as young duo Beau Cornelius and Callum Emms fought valiantly in the defeat.
WEST DEVONPORT'S women kept the upsets rolling with a 4-2 win marking their first over City Marians for the season.
First quarter goals to Brooke Grubb and Suzanne Gibson kept things even as Kira Johnston and Angela McAuliffe kept the teams side-by-side at the main break.
From there, the McAuliffe and Sam Lawrence show was in session with the two slotting third quarter goals before their defence held strong to ensure the grand final berth as Kiah Williams impressed for Marians.
SOUTH LAUNCESTON will face Marians next week following a tight 1-0 win over cross-town rivals, Queechy.
The Penguins came out firing with intent to score but South's defence toiled hard until they found the back of the net through Georgie Daly in the second quarter.
The third saw South attempt to add to their lead but Queechy held tight and pushed to attack in the fourth to no avail.
Brigit Ikin, Hayley Johns and Jessie Pankiw were strong for the victors as Sarah McRobbie and Allie Robertson pushed for Queechy.
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