Sadly for Panmure Sunday wasn't the Bulldogs' moment.

First-year coach Chris Bant and his players were bundled out of the Warrnambool and District league race with a 73-point defeat to Old Collegians.

The elimination final result will sting but it's important Panmure's season is looked at in full.

The club rose from wooden spooner to finalist in the space of 12 months and should be buoyed about its progress.

As for the Warriors, their quest for a fourth straight grand final remains on in earnest.

Can they be a surprise packet in September? Three straight grand final defeats means there's no lack of motivation at Davidson Oval.

Nirranda also showed it remains hungry. The reigning premier outplayed Merrivale - a team which had its measure just a few weeks ago - in Saturday's qualifying final.

Can the Blues dim the Power in next weekend's second semi-final?

The Hampden league's top five is set with one round remaining after South Warrnambool caused an upset.

You can watch this week's video wrap here.

Hope your team had a win!

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Sports journalist