Finals Week 1: Preview

21 Aug 2015 by Wembley Magpies

COLTS: No match.

After finishing top of the Drew Banfield Colts ladder the Colts have the bye in Week 1 of the finals before taking on the loser of Collegians v Kingsway in Week 2 of the finals series.

B RESERVE: Qualifying Final v Whitford – 12:35pm @ Pat Goodridge Reserve.

Ladder After Round 18 – Wembley 2nd, Whitford 3rd.

Previous Meetings –
2015, Round 12: Wembley 9-3-57 defeated by Whitford 12-6-78.
2015, Round 3: Wembley 11-5-71 defeated by Whitford 11-11-77.

Last 5: Wembley LWWWW, Whitford: WWWLW

The B Reserve side will be looking to atone for recent close defeats at the hand of Whitfords, their opponent in Saturday’s Qualifying Final. Despite a couple of key out’s, Wembley will be hoping the home ground advantage & vocal crowd will help lift them on Saturday.

B GRADE: Qualifying Final v Wanneroo – 2:30pm @ Pat Goodridge Reserve.

Ladder After Round 18 – Wembley 2nd, Wanneroo 3rd.

Goal Kickers –
Wembley: T. Noakes (51), M. Seal (43), M. Moody (22)
Wanneroo: A. Tsalikis (28), K. Moulton (23), J. Speed (21)

Previous Meetings –
2015, Round 10: Wembley 15-13-103 defeated Wanneroo 8-5-53.
2015, Round 1: Wembley 10-8-68 defeated by Wanneroo 15-11-101.

Last Five: Wembley WWWWW, Wanneroo LWWWL

The B League side is full of confidence going into Saturday’s Qualifying Final against Wanneroo. With Tim Noakes & Mat Seal getting amongst the goals regularly this season & with the team playing as a tight, hard running unit, Wembley will look to start off this finals campaign with a bang, hoping to go deep into September.

D2 RESERVES: Round 19 v Wanneroo – 10:30am @ Wanneroo Showgrounds

Ladder: Wembley 15W 0L 658% 1st, Wanneroo 4W 11L 50% 6th.

Previous Meetings –
2015, Round 9: Wembley 24-15-159 defeated Wanneroo 1-3-9.
2015, Round 2: Wembley 18-16-124 defeated Wanneroo 1-2-8.

Last Five: Wembley WBWWW, Wanneroo LBLLB

The D2 Reserves take on Wanneroo in the opening match of the day, out at the Showgrounds on Saturday. With in-form coach, Robbie Biddle taking the opportunity to rest a few of his stars & take one last look at a few players before finals next week. ‘Outwork, Outpressure, Outrun’ is his mantra & the team will be looking to continue their dominant form & complete an undefeated regular season tomorrow.

D2 GRADE: Round 19 v Wanneroo – 12:30pm @ Wanneroo Showgrounds.

Ladder: Wembley 10W 5L 144% 2nd, Wanneroo 5W 9L 1D 74% 5th.

Previous Meetings –
2015 Round 9: Wembley 13-13-91 defeated Wanneroo 5-3-33.
2015, Round 2: Wembley 9-7-61 defeated Wanneroo 8-4-52.

Last Five: Wembley WBWLW, Wanneroo LBWWB

With 2nd spot locked away for the D2 side, this is a great opportunity for the D2 side to build some form, taking on Wanneroo tomorrow at the earlier timeslot of 12.30. Greg Stewart’s charges are playing an exciting brand of footy, with ‘kick it long to Stew’ the regular catchcry.

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