Ballarat Netball Association's premier competition, The Athlete's Foot Cup, had a taste of what to expect in the finals in the last regular season round on Tuesday night.
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In the same match-ups which will be seen in the knockout semi-finals, Dela Oscar secured top position and the minor premiership against Wendouree, while Eureka accounted for Brown Hill Forgers.
Although Dela had a comfortable winning margin of 11, Wendouree Netball Association made the early running - leading at half-time and being within one goal at the last break.
The defensive combination of Tara Ford and Topsy Milera led the way for Wendouree, piling pressure onto the Dela shooters.
With Catherine Chibnall playing the entire game at centre for the first time this season, Wendouree looked a more settled team.
Dela ultimately showed its class, with Emma Farrell taking control at goal attack and Lydia Jordan switching to shooter.
Eureka dished out an extraordinary performance against Brown Hill, taking charge early and not letting up. Shooters Maddy Selmon and Lauren Jew were joined by Jordan McCarthy and the trio proved unstoppable in a 17-goal win.
Brown Hill found itself in the unfamiliar position of being down by 20 at half-time.
Although it was too late, Brown Hill did manage to salvage something in the last term.
