Diggers Rest wasn’t able to hold on against Wallan in the Riddell District Football League qualifying final on Saturday.
The battle between second and third was a topsy turvy one with both sides having their periods of dominance at Romsey Park.
The Magpies led by 13 points at quarter time before the Burras kicked six goals to no score in the second quarter to take a 28 point lead into half time.
The Magpies chipped away at the lead in the third quarter and managed to get the margin back to 11 points heading into the final quarter.
Wallan did most of the attacking in the final quarter and was able to put it on the scoreboard.
It kicked 4.3 to three points in the final quarter to come away with a 12.8 (80)-9.13 (67) win.
Chris Stewart kicked four goals in a best on ground performance for the Magpies.
Brodie Gilchrist and Reuben Rode were other standouts for Wallan.
For the Burras, Marcus Calvaresi and Brodie Meyers kicked two goals each.
Jaidyn Caruana, Calvaresi and Shaun Campbell were named their best.
The Magpies now face Riddell in a qualifying final, with a grand final spot on the line.
The Bombers had the weekend off after finishing first.
In the knockout semi final, the Burras will face Macedon.
The Cats surprised Romsey in the elimination final, 11.6 (72)-6.12 (48).
The Burras have won both clashes with the Cats this season, winning by 19 and 10 points respectively.
