IT'S taken 17 weeks, but the composition of the BFNL A-grade netball's top five has been settled.
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Maryborough's surprise win over Gisborne delivered the Magpies fifth position, with one round of the home and away season still to be played.
The Magpies 40-36 triumph eliminated Strathfieldsaye from finals contention, after the Storm fell to ladder leaders Kangaroo Flat.
A 50-32 win secured the Roos top spot ahead of finals.
Coach Janelle Hobbs' team will have a bye in the first week of finals, with Sandhurst and reigning premiers Golden Square to meet in a qualifying final in a fortnight’s time.
South Bendigo scored its second win of the season, defeating Castlemaine by five goals.
Scores were tied 27-all at three quarter time, but six last quarter goals each to Carly Moloney and Roey Johnstone delivered the Bloods a hard-fought win.
Moloney scored 25 of her team's goals including 10 in the second quarter,
That effort was matched by Katrina Walters, who moved to goal attack after half time and contributed 10 goals in the third quarter.
The Magpies had plenty to play for with captain Chesley Williams playing her 200th game and centre Kirby Jefferies her 100th.
Sandhurst quickly rebounded from its third loss of the season against Kangaroo Flat and defeated Eaglehawk by 44 goals.
Kelsey Sartori scored 40 of the Dragons’ goals in a convincing 70-26 win.