PRELIMINARY FINAL PREVIEW - review from the VAFA
De La Salle v Beaumaris – Kennedy Community Centre
Sunday 13th September, 2:30pm AEST
While Collegians have locked away one spot in this year’s Premier B Grand Final, their opponents will be determined this Sunday, when De La Salle and Beaumaris will play off for the other place in this year’s decider.
The two clubs could not have more contrasting recent history; De La are attempting to gain promotion back into Premier Men’s following last season’s relegation, while Beaumaris are seeking successive promotions after winning last year’s Premier C title.
The two teams have been hard to split in the head-to-head records in this season, too. While De La have won both encounters, they have been close, winning by eight points in Round 5 and then 17 points in Round 16.
De La coach Nick Hyland said he is wary of the opposition and that the earlier home-and-away fixtures could have ended very differently.
“You could make a case that had they kicked straight they could’ve easily won both those games,” Hyland said.
“We’re aware of the threats that they have. They’ve got some real weapons in that forward line.
“We’re looking forward to the contest.”
Sharks coach Josh Bourke said that despite falling twice against De La this season, he believes his team can win.
“As a club, we’ve got a great rivalry with De La Salle,” Bourke said. “Both times this year we could’ve beaten them.
“We know we’re good enough to win through to the Grand Final. We have to take real belief that we can do that.”
Let's GO SHARKS
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