A final round win ensured that Braybrook would play finals in the Western Football League division 2 competition.
The Brookers were in the box seat for the fifth final heading into the final round, but faced a tough challenge against the Suns.
With Albanvale losing, the Brookers match against the Suns didn’t matter in terms of ladder position, but will give them confidence as the two sides play each other again in an elimination final.
The Brookers led at quarter time before scores were level at half time with both sides wasteful in front of goal.
It was just eight points the difference heading into the final quarter, with both sides again missing opportunities.
The Brookers finally got going in the last quarter as they kicked 8.1 to 4.3 to come away with a 13.17 (95)-8.17 (65) win.
Brandon Austin and Jack Vivian kicked three goals each for the Brookers.
North Footscray and West Footscray will play in the qualifying final in the other opening round final match.
Wyndhamvale will have the the week off after claiming the minor premiership.
Meanwhile, it was a disappointing end to the season for Sunshine Heights and Albanvale.
The Dragons proved no match for North Footscray, losing 14.17 (101)-.10 (52) after trailing all day.
John Whitehouse and Jacob Poa were named the Dragons best.
Albanvale never got going against Wyndhamvale, losing 17.20 (122)-1.3 (9).
The Cobras only goal came in the final quarter.
In division 1, Albion’s finals hopes are all but over after losing to Point Cook on Saturday.
A win would have left the Cats equal on points with Spotswood heading into the final round.
But instead after the 8.10 (58)-5.7 (37) loss to Bulldogs means they are a game and nearly 24 per cent outside the top five.
Albion faces Hoppers Crossing in the final round.
