Sunbury will play finals in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association McNamara Shield for the first time.
After losing in the previous round, the Roar needed to beat PEGS in the final round on Saturday to seal its spot in the top four.
The side was able to do exactly that, capping off what has been a bit of a surprise season for the Roar.
“I’m so happy,” coach Leo Italiano said. “It’s absolutely amazing.
“I don’t know what to say, I’m so proud of the boys and we’ve got such a young group.
“When I took the job, the club didn’t know what players we had having lost a lot of players.
“We were talking about trying to avoid the relegation zone, that was where it stood.
“To play finals is pretty special.”
The Roar was in trouble early in its innings on Saturday against PEGS in a one-dayer.
It managed to make a defendable 155.
Italiano said rain during the week meant it wasn’t the best conditions to bat in.
“The boys were really good,” he said. “We were in a bit of trouble at 4-40.
“The wicket was a little bit sticky but the run rate was good throughout the whole innings
“We were able to stay ahead of the game.
“Jason McGann batted well, Ethan Connelly batted really well too.”
McGann top scored with 44 for the Roar, with Italiano saying it had been vintage McGann for the last month or so.
He was also full of praise for Jack Narraway who scored 18 not out.
Italiano said Narraway, who has already signed to return next season, has been sensational all year with the bat and the wicketkeeping gloves.
“He is the most positive and wonderful person,” Italiano said. “He is eight to 10 dismissals clear of second place for wicketkeepers in the competition.
“He’s had a phenomenal season.”
Italiano said they didn’t take PEGS lightly with the bat saying the side was far better than what their record suggested and were very dangerous.
“I was really pleased that we bowled well,” he said.
PEGS was bowled out for 92 in the 36th over.
McGann and Zac Corcoran took three wickets each for the Roar to get the job done.
Narraway took four catches for the Roar.
The Roar will face Williamstown CYMS for a spot in the grand final. Williamstown Imperials will face West Coburg St Andrews in the other semi final.
Last time the two teams played, Sunbury won by two runs in an absolute thriller.
“Anything can happen,” Italiano said.” The two games [semi finals] will be side by side.
“We’re excited to see what the boys can do.”
Sunbury’s second XI finished the season with a loss to PEGS.
Chasing 103, the Roar was bowled out for 101 in the 36th over.
Jason McGowan top scored with 30 not out.
That side finished the season in sixth spot
