In a game that was tipped to be a tight contest, Harrow-Balmoral proved far too good for Jeparit-Rainbow, despatching them by 82-points.

The storm got the better of the Roos last time they met, but it was Nick Pekin's men who flexed their muscles this time around and snatched third place on the ladder with their 115 to 33 point win.

Speaking to The Wimmera Mail-Times Pekin said he was very pleased with his side's performance.

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"It was a great game of footy to watch," Pekin said.

"Conditions allowed a free-flowing fast game of football.

"We're starting to get our side 100% and on the park which was great. We'll just take it week by week."

Pekin hailed the win as a collective team effort.

"James Staude did well in his 200th game, straightened us up kicking goals," he said.

"Overall the players chimed in and did their part."

The Roos made it through the match unscathed in regards to injuries and go into this year's finals' series as a team who have found their groove.

The side started off the year slowly but in the second half-of the year have moved to another level, reminiscent of the way they finished 2019.

Pekin said the Roos' eyes were now firmly on their finals' campaign.

"Really we started finals six weeks ago. So we're just building on that," Pekin said.

"We're hitting our straps at the right time and we're looking forward to playing Natimuk at Quantong."

At home Natimuk United's 46-point win over Kaniva-Leoor secured the Rams a finals berth and ultimately brought an end to the Swifts' finals chances.

The Cougars fought valiantly all day, but the Rams led by Samuel Anson and Dylan Bates did what they needed to.

Nathan Koenig continued his superb season in front of the sticks, snagging five goals for the Rams, while Chris Bryan bettered him with six goals at the other end.

Noradjuha-Quantong ended their campaign undefeated, with a mammoth 158-point win against Edenhope-Apsley.

There is little else to be said about the Bombers who have had a faultless campaign and are the deserving minor premiers.

The Bombers' shared the goals around with 14 individual scorers on a horrid day for the Saints.

Newly-appointed 2022 co-coach Damian Cameron was immense for the Bombers, while Jeremy Kealy once again led from the front for the Saints like he has all year.

In a must-win game for the Swifts, the Baggies handed Pimpinio a 125-point drubbing.

Unfortunately, as previously mentioned their finals' chances were dashed with Natimuk-United's win over Kaniva-Leeor.

In a positive sign for next year though the side were much more accurate in front of goal, a problem which has plagued them throughout the season.

For the Tigers Daniel Baker was best, while for the Baggies Jakob Salmi dominated.

Rupanyup finish the regular season in second position after a 61-point win over Taylors Lake.

Coach Jack Musgrove kicked six, earning him the HDFNL leading goalkicker award, 10 goals ahead of Kaniva's Chris Bryan.

Elliott Kelly was again at his influential best, while Trae Martin fought hard for the Lakers.

In the remaining game finals-bound Kalkee administered a 131-point demolition of Laharum.

The Demons gave it their all, but the Kees even with a few of their stars out were clinical.

Corey Williams starred for Kalkee and was named their best, while Brett Ervin was good for the Demons.

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