or signup to continue reading Who starts favourite in the grand final and why? Osborne start favourite, purely because they have been the most consistent side all season and have only lost one match compared to the Brookers who have lost four. The Tigers also have had the luxury of a week off to freshen up after taking the direct route into the grand final. I feel having the week off counts for something but not everything and is only a slight advantage that is often overrated.
Which side impressed you the most in your head-to-head battles during the season? I would have to say Osborne. But in saying that, we beat Holbrook in the season opener which I thought was a cracking contest and I walked away thinking that the Brookers were a genuine flag contender again. Then when we played Osborne at Osborne, we started really well but the Tigers flicked the switch in the second quarter and blew us away with seven goals.
Their class shone and their experience in big matches is unrivalled. So both sides have impressed me and I feel both deserve to playing off in the grand final. Which side boasts the best midfield? Great question but it's a bit like splitting hairs and I think both coaches will back their midfielders and go head to head and I would be surprised to see a tag by either side.
To answer your question though, Osborne, just. The Tigers bat really deep in the midfield but you look at the Brookers and they have got a lot of classy onballers. If one team dominates the midfield.