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16 August, 2024
On the line! Redbacks want finals action
WEDDERBURN’S finals chances are on the line in a thrilling last round of the North Central league on Saturday. The Redbacks are fourth on the ladder, and play away at third-placed Donald, who are already destined for the first semi-final to be...
WEDDERBURN’S finals chances are on the line in a thrilling last round of the North Central league on Saturday.
The Redbacks are fourth on the ladder, and play away at third-placed Donald, who are already destined for the first semi-final to be played at Birchip.
Win, and Wedderburn will finish the home and away season third. Lose, and they will miss the finals if Nullawil beats seventh-placed Wycheproof Narraport.
Adding spice to the situation is that Nullawil and Wyche will merge next season as Calder United.
Victory for the Redbacks will see them leapfrog Donald on percentage and means they will face the same opponents a week later in the sudden-death final.
Birchip Watchem is on top of the ladder, but with the final-round bye can only watch on as second-placed Sea Lake Nandaly plays winless Charlton.
The odds are stacked heavily in the Tigers’ favour, so they should take out the minor premiership ahead of the Bulls. Regardless of Sea Lake’s result against Charlton, Birchip Watchem will be battling them in the second semi-final at Donald.