But one player, teenage defender Zoe Fleming (pictured above), could be just as crucial to its Warrnambool and District league premiership quest.

The daughter of former coach Sue has impressed current mentor Josie Bolden and captain Sarah Jacobs.

The Dogs play reigning premier Nirranda in the second semi-final at Merrivale Recreation Reserve on Saturday, eager to earn direct passage to the A grade grand final.

Merrivale, which fell to the Dogs in the qualifying final, clashes with an upbeat Old Collegians in Sunday's first semi-final at Allansford Recreation Reserve.

You can follow the live coverage of both games via our blog which will be accessible at standard.net.au on Saturday and Sunday.

May the best team win.

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Sports journalist