The Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League's Preliminary Final on Saturday at Kybybolite is a replay of the qualifying final between Lucindale and Bordertown. The Roos won at Apsley on that day but went down in the wet against Kingston on Saturday. The Roosters had a confidence-building victory in the first semi-final against Mundulla.
Bordertown will be keen to get another crack at Lucindale and try and win through to their first grand final since 2012. The Roos were strong that day, with Alexander Pitt, Tyson Brazel, and Harry Hogan having great games. Brazel in particular was all over the Roosters as he kicked goals and set them up as well.
Bordertown's backline will be ready for whatever is thrown at them, as Bryce Damin, Cooper Machin, Troy Blackwell and Bryson Hinge are in great form.
The Roosters will have Jordan Houlahan this time when they face the Roos. He just makes the forward line a lot stronger. Along with his fellow forwards, Sebastian Trenorden and Ryan Weidenhofer, the Roosters have a strong attacking lineup.
Lucindale's coach Riley McFarlane will most likely play in the backline on one of the key forwards and make it tough for them. The player who could swing the game in the Roosters' favour is Billy Hayes. Billy has had a great season, gathering many touches and kicking goals. The Roos will have something planned for him.
The Roosters always show a lot of fight and are well led by the coach Nick Hampel. He has done a great job of leading the team back to the finals and is one win away from a Grand Final appearance.
Both teams will leave nothing in the tank in this game.
Who recovers better from the weekend's games might be the key to who wins this game. The weather on Saturday might affect the Roos' legs more than the Roosters', and with Jordan Houlahan in the team this time they play, the Roosters might be able to get over the line in a close game.