Sebastopol edges North Ballarat again to reach BFNL final
Sebastopol defeated North Ballarat by four points for a second time in two weeks to advance to the premiership.
Sebastopol won a tight preliminary final Saturday. The Burra trailed 38-19 early in the second quarter before Jack Bambury sparked a comeback with three goals.
Sebastopol led by five points at halftime. The contest remained close through the second half.
Neither side gained clear ground, but Sebastopol held on after a late goal from North Ballarat's Dom Penny narrowed the gap. The victory marks the club's second four-point win over North Ballarat in two weeks.
It gives them a chance to match the legendary 1975 premiership-winning team. Coach Tony Lockyer praised the effort of players and long-time community volunteers.
- 4 points twice
- Wins by same margin
- 1975
- Last premiership
- Jack Bambury
- Key player
- City Oval
- Grand final venue
Why it mattersSebastopol now has a genuine shot at winning their first premiership since 1975, a milestone the Ballarat community has waited decades to achieve.
AustraliaFor Ballarat football fans, Sebastopol's grand final appearance offers a real chance at a historic premiership win after decades of struggle.
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