KARINGAL was humiliated in its first final in many years on Saturday when Chelsea had 27 scoring shots to just 14 and knocked the Bulls out of the MPNFL Peninsula League flag race.
The Bulls booted just two goals in the first half and one in the second as Chelsea dominated all over the ground.
The run expected from Karingal was non-existent.
The Gulls looked bigger, stronger and more committed as they charged to a 10.17 (77) to 3.11 (29) victory.
Chelsea will meet Mt Eliza in the first semi-final after the Redlegs were smashed by Seaford on Sunday.
The experienced heads of Nigel Carmody and Steve Harrison were important for the Gulls in the middle of the ground and around the stoppages, proving too composed and strong for their Karingal opponents.
Jackson Powell has been sensational for the Hoops this season and his two goals, along with a couple from Chris Worner, proved pivotal.
Taylor Irish and Scott Macleod also got among the goals for the Seagulls.
Big-game players Ryan Stewart and Anthony Lewis brought their own footballs to the ground.
This year's recruit Daniel Unsworth played one of his best games for the club on a big stage.
The Bulls were average. Duncan Proud, David Measham and Luke VanRaay worked tirelessly in defence and Justin Farrelly was good in the ruck.
Mt Eliza's Frankston Park hoodoo continued on Sunday in the qualifying final when it was belted by 75 points.
After an even first quarter in which both sides booted four goals, the Mounties were restricted to one goal for the rest of the match.
Seaford put on 11 goals to seven behinds in the second half to win, 18.8(116) to 5.11 (41).
Seaford will take on Frankston YCW this Sunday at Frankston Park for a spot in the grand final.
The Mounties play a sudden-death final against the Seagulls at Pines on Saturday.
Seaford's Chris Fortnam was given the important task of minding the dangerous Lloyd Williams early and did a good job.
Aaron Walton and Aaron Turner were superb throughout the match.
The back line was well led by Jarrod Irving while brother Braedan also played a significant role.
The Tigers won in most areas of the ground despite going into the match without Scott Kemble and Jason Marsh.
Tom Shaw and Pat Cadd kicked four goals each for the winners and Damien McCormack finished with three.
It was a different story for the Redlegs.
Scott Lockwood kicked two first-quarter goals and didn't see a lot of the pill after that.
Rohan Heasley and Dylan Emmons were good performers for the Redlegs and Jedd Savage was strong in his first senior final.
Seaford will take on Frankston YCW this Sunday at Frankston Park for a spot in the grand final.
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