 Hobart broke out to a 31-point lead late in the second quarter only to see the Demons fight back and run away with the match to record a 31-point victory, while the following day, Clarence would start the Elimination Final strongly against hated rival Glenorchy and hold a five-goal lead shortly before half time only to see the Magpies draw level at three-quarter time and race away with the match to win by 30-points, keeping the Roos scoreless in the final quarter in the process.On 2 September, football followers in both the North and South of the state were treated to two intriguing finals matches.At York Park, minor premier North Launceston would face North Hobart for the right to go straight into the grand final.