WEEK TWO FINALS PREVIEW – Men’s Division Two
SECOND SEMI-FINAL
The UNSW Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs and the North Shore Bombers face off this weekend for a place in the Division Two Grand Final.
The Bulldogs progressed through their Qualifying Final against the inaccurate Penrith Rams to gain the opportunity to play off against the Minor Premiers for the coveted Grand Final spot.
The North Shore Bombers faithful will expect to win this game after the success the club has had this season. The Bombers only loss of the season came in Round 18 when UNSW Eastern Suburbs beat them by five points.
This will make the game very interesting with both sides fancying their chances. Both the Dogs and the Bombers will have a great chance to book a place in the last day of the season.
DETAILS
WHO – North Shore Bombers vs. UNSW Eastern Suburbs
WHEN – Saturday, 2 September 2017 at 1.20pm
WHERE – Henson Park
HEAD TO HEAD IN 2017
Round 6
North Shore Bombers 0.5 3.7 5.7 11.8 (74)
UNSW Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs 3.2 6.4 8.4 8.5 (53)
Round 18
UNSW Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs 2.0 2.0 7.2 9.5 (59)
North Shore Bombers 3.0 6.3 7.3 8.6 (54)
PREDICTION
This will be thriller. UNSW Eastern Suburbs by 1 points.
FIRST SEMI-FINAL
With Elimination on the line, the Penrith Rams and the Western Suburbs Magpies will need to win this match to progress to the Preliminary Final next weekend.
The Rams went down to the Bulldogs on the weekend in a hard-fought physical encounter. They will be looking to capitalise on their second chance as they take on an inform Western Suburbs side who defeated Pennant Hills convincingly at Kanebridge Oval last Sunday.
The Magpies will be bolstered by some key ins for this critical clash. Expect a thriller.
DETAILS
WHO – Penrith Rams vs. Western Suburbs Magpies
WHEN – Sunday, 3 September 2017 at 2.15pm
WHERE – Henson Park
HEAD TO HEAD IN 2017
Round 6
Western Suburbs Magpies 1.2 2.4 4.7 6.8 (44)
Penrith Rams 2.2 2.3 2.6 4.7 (31)
Round 16
Penrith Rams 2.3 6.3 8.6 11.6 (72)
Western Suburbs Magpies 0.3 1.5 3.5 4.6 (30)
PREDICTION
Penrith Rams to emerge victorious and progress to the Prelim. Penrith Rams by 14 points.