For the first time in a long time, sunshine and polo shirts greeted the Wandin faithful as they arrived in Olinda on Saturday afternoon.
Third vs fifth on the ladder and a finals-like intensity on the field in what was a great game of football.
Two very different brands went head to head with Olinda wanting possession and control of the tempo against a Wandin side that is electric if allowed to get on the outside.
If this is a snapshot of what the finals are going to provide, supporters are in for a treat this year and although Wandin kicked away to record a pleasing victory for the Dogs, both sides will have taken confidence out of what they produced.
Final scores Olinda-Ferny Creek 10.10, 70 defeated by Wandin 18.14, 122. Top Dogs on the day were Chayce Black, Jordan Jaworski, Harrison Byrne, Jack Manson, John Ladner and Leiwyn Jones.
Other results:
Reserves: Olinda-Ferny Creek 3.9, 27 defeated by Wandin 7.6, 48. Top Dogs were Cole Steiner, Joshua Atkins, Hunter Coghlan, Daniel Bailey, Jack Dixon and Harry Mitchell.
Under 19s: Wandin forfeit.
A Grade Netball: Olinda-Ferny Creek 45 defeated by Wandin 52. Top Dogs were Emmalia Blake, Jackie Cutting and Lauren Spinks
B Grade: Olinda-Ferny Creek 34 defeated by Wandin 48. Top Dogs were Kate Campbell, Annie Brown and Kailah Meager.
C Grade: Olinda-Ferny Creek 37 defeated by Wandin 44. Top Dogs were Cassidy Iedema, Aimee Mackenzie and Bianca Zoric.
D Grade: Olinda-Ferny Creek 16 defeated by Wandin 27. Top Dogs were Erin Foot, Kealey Earney and Kristy Foot.
17 and Under: Bye
