Though nothing can quite replace the tension and ensuing relief - or heartbreak for that matter - of an elimination final, we dove into our archives to try and re-live some finals fever.

Look back on some of our favourite snaps from Wimmera league and Horsham District league elimination finals from the past decade.

Grab some chips, crack a tin even, and join us for the first weekend of finals action.

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