PRELIMINARY FINAL - STRATHMORE COMMUNITY BANK DIVISION 2
Saturday 2:15pm @ Coburg City Oval
BOTH the Northern Saints and East Sunbury find themselves at Coburg City Oval playing off for a spot in the Strathmore Community Bank Division 2 Grand Final in some unexpected circumstances.
After a stellar season, the minor premier Northern Saints were expected to get the job done against late-season bolter, Roxburgh Park last week.
But their inaccuracy in front of the sticks troubled them for most of the game and the far more accurate Magpies took full advantage, forcing the Northern Saints back to Coburg City Oval for a cut-throat prelim against finals debutant, East Sunbury.
Despite coming up against the in-form Moonee Valley, the Thunder’s smalls used the wet surface of Keilor’s Joe Brown Oval to their advantage, running over the top of the Fog’s bigger bodies and knocking them out of the finals series.
However, the forecast for bright blue skies on Saturday could advantage the attacking Saints outfit, who would be keen to complete their impressive season with a September 15 date at Windy Hill.
But good weather might suit the Thunder as well, coming off a stirring win against the Fog where the likes of Brad Bernacki and Jorden Braddy played out of their skins to secure a memorable 26-point victory.
If the Thunder wins this one, it will be a history-making grand final against Roxburgh Park while for the Saints, it will be a chance to not only get revenge on the Magpies, but do it in style by holding up the premiership cup.
In good conditions with the two most exciting offensive units of the division going head-to-head, expect this to be a preliminary final for the ages.
PRELIMINARY FINAL ENTRY PRICES
Adults: $15.00
Valid Aged Pension Card Holders (must produce aged pension card): $8.00
Valid Secondary Student Concession (must produce photo ID card): $8.00
Children under 14: FREE
Your copy of The Footballer comes free with entry into the venue.
ANIMAL ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
Please note that due to recent incidents, the EDFL has decided that no animals will be permitted into any finals venues, except for dogs to assist people whose vision is impaired.
