FINALS PREVIEW – Men’s Under 19 Division One
Image courtesy St. George Dragons Media
FIRST SEMI-FINAL
It is all on the line as the Bulldogs take on the Eagles at Kanebridge Oval this weekend.
The UNSW Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs have been the better team all year, but the question is whether a home ground advantage will help lead the East Coast Eagles to victory?
Who will progress to the Preliminary Final to continue their Premiership dream?
DETAILS
WHO – UNSW Eastern Suburbs vs. East Coast Eagles
WHEN – Saturday, 26 August 2017 at 1.20pm
WHERE – Kanebridge Oval
HEAD TO HEAD IN 2017
Round 3
East Coast Eagles 3.2 6.4 6.5 6.6 (42)
UNSW Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs 1.0 2.1 3.3 4.4 (28)
Round 8
UNSW Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs 3.3 7.4 9.10 11.17 (83)
East Coast Eagles 0.1 0.2 1.2 1.4 (10)
Round 14
UNSW Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs 2.2 8.2 13.6 15.8 (98)
East Coast Eagles 0.3 1.4 2.5 2.8 (20)
PREDICTION
The Eagles to show some grit and determination, however, fall just short. UNSW Eastern Suburbs by 17 points.
SECOND SEMI-FINAL
The reigning Premiers take on the 2016 Minor Premiers for a spot in the XBlades AFL Sydney U19 Division One Grand Final.
These two Under 19s powerhouses have led the way for many seasons with their depth and strength.
The winner goes straight into the Grand Final, while the loser gets a second chance next weekend in the Preliminary Final.
This looks set to be an enthralling contest.
DETAILS
WHO – North Shore Bombers vs. St George Dragons
WHEN – Saturday, 26 August 2017 at 8.30am
WHERE – Blacktown International Sportspark
HEAD TO HEAD IN 2017
Round 8
St George Dragons 3.3 4.4 4.6 5.6 (36)
North Shore Bombers 0.1 0.2 1.3 3.4 (22)
Round 15
North Shore Bombers 2.2 5.4 7.5 13.5 (83)
St George Dragons 1.1 5.2 6.4 7.4 (46)
PREDICTION
Bombers to progress to the big dance. North Shore Bombers by 14 points.
