REIGNING Mid Gippsland A grade netball premier Mirboo North will need to play off again next week for a chance to defend the title, after going down to Boolarra in the qualifying final at Newborough on Saturday.
The Tigers were bettered by just two points, marking their first loss for season 2015, as the Demons secured passage to the grand final.
Newborough ended Morwell East’s season yesterday in the elimination final at Yinnar, winning 40-32, and will face Mirboo North this week for the other spot in the decider.
A grade
Mirboo North 47 def by Boolarra 49
Newborough 40 def Morwell East 32
B grade
Morwell East 28 def by Trafalgar 33
Yinnar 45 def by Newborough 52
C grade
Newborough 19 def by Morwell East 27
Mirboo North 28 def Trafalgar 26
D grade
Newborough 27 def Morwell East 20
Trafalgar 41 def Mirboo North 32
17 and under
Newborough 31 def Yinnar 24
Morwell East 27 def Hill End 21
15 and under
Newborough 29 def by Yallourn 37
Morwell East 31 def by Yinnar 36