Sport
5 September, 2025
Hampden finals begin
THE Hampden Football Netball League will kick off its 2025 finals series this weekend.
The league has announced its finals venues, although the second weekend (semi-final rounds) is yet to be confirmed, pending results.
This Saturday’s qualifying finals will be held at DC Farran Reserve in Mortlake and Sunday’s elimination finals will be at Victoria Park, Koroit.
Week two, the second and first semi-finals (Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14) will be at Portland’s Hanlon Park and Leura Oval, Camperdown – to be confirmed early next week.
The preliminary final, on Saturday, September 20, will be held at Melville Oval in Hamilton.
The grand final, on Friday, September 26, will again be at Warrnambool’s Reid Oval.
Hampden League president Shane Threlfall said the league was excited that six clubs would have the opportunity to host finals this year.
“We are pleased to confirm our finals venues early this season, providing host clubs and key external stakeholders with valuable time to plan and prepare for these marquee events,” Threlfall said.
“We’re also thrilled to be heading to the newly developed Melville Oval for a final, which will be a fantastic occasion for the Hamilton community and the league as a whole.
“It promises to be a high-quality finals series across all grades of football and netball.
“The home and away season was close all year and I anticipate the finals will be just as competitive and exciting.”
With a spread of venues right across the league’s footprint, Threlfall said the league was committed to ensuring as many towns and communities as possible share in the excitement of finals football and netball.
