Thanks for starting the thread Rooty. I was going to start one earlier but Wednesdays are usually the day that I do this. Should be good games across all grades this weekend. So if you aren't busy, get down at watch some local football. Help out a fellow amateur club by utilising the bar and canteen facilities. Just in case probably a good idea to take a umbrella as it could get wet on Saturday.
Lets get into it.
Colts
First Semi Final
Wanneroo v Thornlie @TheShowgrounds
Meetings this season
Thornlie 7.11 53 def Wanneroo 5.4 34
Wanneroo 7.3 45 def Thornlie 5.7 37
Both times these two teams have played this season they have been tough tight contested games of football. Wanneroo will be looking to get back on the winners list after falling to Kingsley last weekend, while Thornlie played with a lot of spirit and passion to get the win last week against Onion Ridge. I'm sure Thornlie will be looking for revenge after losing to Wanneroo in last seasons preliminary final. After talking to Wanneroo's players and seeing Thornlie last week both teams have a few injury concerns to 'important' players which may make a difference. It should be a closely contested game. Given the game is at home for Wanneroo and it's a big day for the club. I'm thinking the crowd may get them across the line.
Wanneroo by 1 goal
Second Semi Final
Kingsway v Kingsley @Kingsway
Meetings this season
Kingsley 10.7 67 def Kingsway 6.11 47
Kingsway 14.13 97 def Kingsley 7.6 48
Kingsway would have enjoyed last week off after snatching top spot from Kingsley in the last round of the season due to a greater percentage. Kingsway may be affected by the availability of Subiaco players, but I'm sure that wont matter to much. I heard Kingsley had a good strong vocal crowd last weekend, interesting to see if they turn up again. Take nothing away from Kingsley though they are a good team. Kingsway will get the win here though.
Kingsway by 2 goals
Reserves
First Semi Final
Ocean Ridge v Gosnells @Kingsway
Meetings this season
Ocean Ridge 12.7 79 def Gosnells 6.10 46
Gosnells 9.12 66 def Ocean Ridge 5.4 34
Both teams in the match will have a chance to pick the best team available. Onion Ridge may have a few handy inclusions after their league team bowed out last weekend. Gosnells had a good win over Kingsway last weekend and would already have a strengthened team. Should be a good game however I'm sorry Onion Ridge but I'm thinking you may go out in straight sets here,
Gosnells by 2 goals
Second Semi Final
Melville v Wanneroo @The Showgrounds
Meetings this season
Melville 12.14 86 def Wanneroo 7.9 51
Melville 15.10 100 def Wanneroo 4.5 29
Melville have been the best reserves team all season and will be looking to show that on Saturday, after enjoying the bye last weekend and watching Onion Ridge and Wanneroo go at it, I'm sure they will be ready. Wanneroo haven't been close to Melville so far this year, but things can change in finals and in front of what I'm sure will be a strong crowd I think It could change this weekend. I will be looking forward to see the Panda in action.
Wanneroo by 3 points
League
First Semi Final
Kingsway v Melville @Kingsway
Meetings this season
Kingsway 12.22 94 def Melville 9.3 57
Melville 21.11 137 def Kingsway 8.8 56
The two times these teams have played the scoreline have been vastly different as you can see. Melville had a 118 point turnaround from their first meeting this season. Kingsway coming off a disappointing loss last week to Kelmscott where they never really got firing. Where Melville were full of fire last week against Onion Ridge. It could come down to whichever forward line works better this weekend, with what could be tough conditions. This will be a very close game in this do or die clash for both sides. I think it will be a draw at full time. With Kingsway getting the win in extra time.
Kingsway by 2 points.
Second Semi Final
Wanneroo v Kelmscott @The Shwgrounds
Meetings this season
Wanneroo 13.12 90 def Kelmscott 11.8 74
Wanneroo 16.14 110 def Kelmscott 9.4 58
It's sure to be a big day down at The Showgrounds with all 4 Wanneroo teams playing finals there. (Thirds have a night game). Wanneroo has done very well this season going through undefeated. After a good rest to some aching muscles last week Wanneroo will be out to show why they were top of the ladder. Kelmscott were good last weekend and have been good all season, can they be the ones to stop Wanneroo. The winner of their game advances to the Grand Final and earns promotion to B grade for season 2014. Should be a very good crowd at Wanneroo and I'm looking forward to enjoying a few hots chips during the day with some fellow supporters.
Wanneroo to win by 3 goals
Good luck to all this weekend. Hopefully we all enjoy finals football and play within the spirit of the game.