THE last time Bridgewater and Marong met in a grand final, only three years ago at the Camel Hump, the Panthers started their run of Loddon Valley dominance with a blowout victory.
The Boys from Malone Park won’t get it as easy this time in their quest for a fourth-straight flag.
Been impressed with the rise of Bridgewater this season under new coach Lachie Sharp.
Their bottom six have lifted heaps - must be Pat’s diet of pies and vanilla slices.
Yet with 13 runs on the trot, Bridgewater had its momentum stopped when winning the second semi-final over Marong and getting the week off.
That could be a telling factor in Saturday’s grand final at Newbridge where the Holland boys will be arriving bright and early to collect your gate money.
Marong has come the long way to the season decider and I feel could be slightly fitter and better prepared than Bridgewater  in what will be a close one.
- GLENN CATTO