by The Bedge » Tue Sep 07, 2021 3:34 pm
Last years wooden spooners vs last years premiers in a fight for dad's love as two Northern clubs square off for the ultimate prize Saturday.
For Central United, it's a rags to riches story that started last year, after finishing bottom the footy department led by Shane Cosenza and Nathan Fenwick set about turning the tide. The appointment of Darryl Cotter from Elizabeth proving to be the first of many good plays during the off-season. A number of recruits to bolster their stocks, aided by Smithfield being unable to get on the park also providing valuable depth and the Dogs were off and racing.
Brahma Lodge on the other hand had an opportunity to go up to D6 last year - declined - and waltzed in a flag to the tune of 15pts over Adelaide Lutheran. No promotion at the conclusion of 2020 found the Tigers in a rare and unusual position of being able to challenge for back to back flags in the same division. It hasn't been all smooth sailing this time around however, with hiccups along the way plaguing their season - a sacked coach, a few loses and suddenly it wasn't as easy as it was in 2020.
However, they found a way. An emphatic 28 point win over Greenacres rubber stamp to their return to that last Saturday.
Led by Shannon Schroeter and Veasna Leak, Brahma were able to get the jump on the Dragons. Jack Scott and Jack Cook two goals a piece proving the difference, and they led from start to finish as a result.
On the flipside, the Units had to dig deep to get over last years Grand Finalist Adelaide Lutheran. A Shaun Gatto inspired 3rd term and Brayden Abbott providing line breaking run, the Dogs scraped and scrapped their way to the finish - just how they like it - to finish 1 point victors.
The ledger this season stands at 2-0 to the Units, but it's this one that counts ... Brahma have the advantage of being their before, knowing what to expect.. but Central United are eager to break a 15yr premiership drought.
I'm on the Units to win by 11 points, Adrian Mark BOG.
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