Football
SEYMOUR V BENALLA
The form of these two teams heading into this cut-throat final are poles apart, with Seymour winning four of its last five matches to secure third place, while Benalla has lost its past four matches.
It is very hard to see how the Saints are going to be able to turnaround it around against the Lions today.
Benalla coach, Luke Morgan will be digging deep into his bag of tricks to try and motivate his team for this match.
The stakes are high for both teams, especially Seymour if it overcomes Benalla.
A Lions win will give them a double chance at playing off in the big dance against the winner of Kyabram and Shepparton.
Benalla needs a lift in intensity and effort to ensure it can match Seymour.
It will look to the likes of James Martyn, David Mennen, Thomas O'Brien, Sam Martyn, Brody Webster, James Martiniello and Jordan Bannister to do that today.
On the other hand, the Lions will turn to Benjamin Clifton, Jordan Hockley, Billy Cox, Andrew Sturgess, Brandyn Grenfell, Jake Anderson and the returning Jason Cole to get across the line.
The Lions are in stronger form and should advance to the second week of the finals with a five goal win.
Round 8: Seymour 20.13.133 d Benalla 13.11.89
Seymour last five: WWWLW – Only loss to Kyabram.
Benalla last five: WLLLL
Round 10: Echuca 68 d United 46
Netball
BENALLA V SWANS
This promises to be a cracking game of netball if the previous meetings between the teams are anything to go by.
Both of the games have been tight and tough affairs, with the Swans not losing to the Saints this year.
Coach Jana Bruinier knows that will count for very little today if they don’t come to play.
Saints coach Dylan Nexhip won’t be too bothered by the fact his girls haven’t beaten the Swans this year.
He will take plenty of confidence into the game as his girls were in both of those contests.
Both go into the game in really good form, with both winning in the last round.
The experience of the Swans across the court will play a vital role, but then the Saints have a young and enthusiastic group of girls who play with no fear.
This is going to be a thriller again, with the Swans to advance to week two of the finals with a three goal win.
Round 3: Swans 40 drew with Benalla 40
Round 14: Swans 42 d Benalla 41
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