GSFL 2024: Impressive Royals are too strong for Albany in the second half of the reserve heats and secure place in the grand final

A dominant second half helped the reigning premiers Royals keep their season alive after comfortably defeating Albany in the reserves preliminary final on Saturday. The two teams met in the Great Southern Football League reserve final last year and the Lions roared to their third consecutive title.

GSFL 2024: Royals win big at home against North Albany to secure second place and double chance of reaching the final

The Royals prepared for their qualifying match against the Sharks with a comprehensive 97-point victory over North Albany at Retravision Stadium. The Lions welcomed back key trio Stephen Beal, Ryan Lazar and Corey Ward and played a composed first half to secure second place and a crucial double chance in the final.