After dominant seasons, both of Richmond’s VWFL sides have secured a place in the Finals, finishing on top of the ladder in their respective divisions.
The Championship side had an incredible undefeated run into the Finals, winning eight out of eight matches. Similarly, the Community Division only dropped two games this season, securing top spot on percentage.
Now, the reigning premiers in the Championship Division will square off against St Kilda in the Qualifying Final on Sunday, with the winner booking themselves a spot in the Grand Final, and the loser getting a second chance in next week's Preliminary Final.
The Community Division team is in the same situation and will look to redeem their two losses against second-placed Collingwood in the Qualifying Final this Sunday.
VWFL Finals
Championship Division, Qualifying Final: Richmond v St Kilda, State Netball Hockey Centre, Sunday August 3, 2:30pm
Community Division, Qualifying Final: Richmond v Collingwood, State Netball Hockey Centre, Sunday August 3, 1:15pm
VWFL Round 8 Results
Championship Division: Richmond 18.7 (115) defeated Collingwood 7.5 (47)
Community Division: Collingwood 8.5 (53) defeated Richmond 7.5 (47)
Round 8 saw a dominant display of defence from the Championship side, keeping Collingwood goalless in the first quarter, whilst piling on 20 majors of their own.
The side didn’t look like slowing down from there, with Chris Kotsanas leading the game in goals scored with 11 to his name.
However, it was the work of Teisha Shadwell through the centre of the court that propelled the side to victory. Both Shadwell and Kotsanas were named in the Championship Round 8 team of the week.
Unfortunately, the Community Division suffered a six-point defeat to Collingwood in a game that went down to the wire.
The side fought back, outscoring their opponent in the second half, with Bryant Parsons leading his side with five goals.
Parsons earned selection in the Community Division Round 8 team of the week, with Gabe Sharp also named on the interchange.
VWFL Round 9 Results
Championship Division: Richmond Bye Round
Community Division: Richmond Bye Round
VWFL Round 10 Results
Championship Division: Richmond 21.6 (132) defeated Essendon 7.5 (47)
Community Division: Richmond 12.3 (75) defeated Essendon 11.5 (71)
Richmond’s Championship side stamped their home-and-away season with a dominant 85-point victory over the Bombers.
The side got off to a hot start, taking a commanding 54-point lead heading into the main break.
Chris Kotsanas finished with 14 goals, and Angelo Mavroudis was the other main contributor with seven goals.
A much closer contest transpired in the Community Division, with Richmond prevailing over Essendon by just four points.
Richmond had a strong start to the match, holding a comfortable 18-point lead at the main break. However, Essendon fought back strongly in the last quarter, outscoring the Tigers with five goals to two.
A late goal by Corin Murphy in the dying seconds of the game sealed the win for the Tigers, after trailing late in the fourth quarter.
Contributors on the score card included Bryant Parsons (6), Mark Titford (3), John Secombe (2) and Corin Murphy (1).
Keep up to date with all the results HERE.