Julia’s Cats narrowly drop qualifier

Chloe Scheer had a chance to win it late for Geelong with a set shot with only seconds remaining, but her attempt drifted wide, sending the Cats to the semifinal round and the Demons to a preliminary final.

Kyabram’s Julia Crockett-Grills came off the bench for the Cats and logged 13 disposals and three intercept possessions.

Moama’s Alexis Gregor lined up in the Geelong defence and had seven disposals, eight tackles and six intercept possessions.

Geelong will play Sydney, who ousted the Western Bulldogs in an elimination final, at their home, GMHBA stadium, this Saturday from 4.05pm.

The winner will face the daunting task of taking on two-time premier North Melbourne in the prelim.

Melbourne will take on the winner of Carlton and Hawthorn in the other preliminary final.