#DontGoQuietly
Win and you are in the big one
Both South Burnett and University know what is up for grabs in the Division 2 men's qualifying final, win and you will automatically progress to the 2014 decider, simple?
Easier said, then done.
However, both sides have the fire power and leaders to get the job done. This will be the Cougars first trip north to Kingaroy to face the Saints and it will be a daunting task. The Saints have won 6 out of 7 games at home with an average winning margin of 117 points.
South Burnett will also be buoyant with the Saints marching to victory in the only encounter between these top two sides.
When the Saints and Cougars met back in round 15, South Burnett ran out 13.13 (91) to 8.10 (58) victors at Baker Street. Adam Bowater was the destroyer that day, kicking a match winning 6-majors with the Saints leading for the entire day.
Veteran Scott Sowerby has been a rock up forward for the Cougars 2's, with the 400+ game seasoned campaigner the most consistent Uni player in front of the sticks.
With the University 1's having the bye, no doubt a few fringe players will look to get the extra run in their legs before next week’s big qualifying final, however not many division 1 players have qualified for finals, so it will interesting to see which side will take the field.
Match Details
South Burnett Saints Vs. University Cougars
2:30pm bounce
Lyle Vidler Oval, Kingaroy
Sunday 31st August, 2014
Round 19 all over again but this time, no next week
It will be a case of Deja vu for the Highfields Lions and Dalby Swans, as the Division 2 third and fourth place teams line up again but this time, with more at stake.
Dalby prevailed by 3-points in a nail-biting encounter out at their home ground, though their inaccuracy in front of goal was their biggest enemy and nearly cost them the victory. The Swans kicked a very sloppy 6.17 in front of the goals, compared to 7.8 by the Lions.
Under 18 Darling Downs Crows premiership player Lachlan Thomas was prolific for the Swans in the victory, bagging four majors as the link up forward.
Justin Gabb also played an important role for Dalby, as the midfielder was judged best on ground by the red and white coaching staff.
For Highfields Luke Bianchi and Miels Grice combined well up forward but with limited supply could only manage 5 majors between them. Grice along with Steven Shepherd were the catalysts behind the Highfields resurgence after half-time.
Both sides will know how each other play, with the ledger at one-a-piece in 2014 and both games decided by under 14 points, this is sure to be a cracker.
Match Details
Dalby Swans Vs. Highfields Lions
2:30pm bounce
Heritage Oval, Toowoomba
Sunday 31st August, 2014
Last Modified on 01/09/2014 11:28
