The last round of SEWFA games for 2009 were played in fine, sunny weather at the Blue Lake Sports Park last weekend. Four Senior teams and one under 14 side knew it was going to be their last game for the season as the finalists were already decided.
The fact that they didn't make the finals did not deter County, who provided the excitement for the day when they beat Villa in one of their better performances of the year.
Next week's games sees the first week of the SEWFA finals series.
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Seniors - Minor Semi Final - City v Portland
At 1:30 pm the senior elimination final will be played between the experienced City side and the relative newcomers Portland. City are seasoned campaigners in finals rounds and have shown all year they are a force to be reckoned with. Portland, in only their 2nd year in the competition, have been the huge improvers in the league and have worked hard to retain their top 4 position.
With only the winner of this match continuing in the finals race, nothing will be held in reserve during this game. Portland's defence have been very solid all year and will have their work cut out this weekend against City's strike force, however it could be a quick break from a Portland youngster which will have City on the back foot early.
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Seniors - Major Semi Final - Palace v Wanderers
At 3:00 pm, the qualifying final between Palace and Wanderers will take place. The winner of this match progresses directly to the grand final, whilst the loser gets a second bite of the cherry when they take on the winner of the elimination final next weekend.
Back to back premiers Palace have held on to top spot for most of the year and enter the race as odds on favourite to take the treble, however player availability has been a sore spot for them this year, seeing them consistently take to the pitch with a side filled with juniors. These juniors have performed admirably but the toughness of finals matches could be difficult for them.
Wanderers have presented a fairly balanced side each week, with their young team improving rapidly and playing well as a team. Palace have come away with the points both times they have met this season, but Wanderers have hit their straps at the right end of the season and could surprise a few people.
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Under 14 - Semi Finals
In the Under 14 matches played at 12 noon, City will play Palace in the elimination final. All games played between these two have been close affairs however Palace have a slight edge, claiming victory twice. The improvement of key players throughout the year could be the deciding factor, with each team well balance from defence through to the forward line.
The qualifying match for the Under 14s will be played out between Villa and Wanderers. Villa will enter as undisputed favourites but Wanderers have grown in strength and size during the year and will give them a run for their money. Wanderers recruited well in the pre-season and this is reaping benefits for them on the park.
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The Junior Development squad has finished until next season, however they will be all over the park in the coming weeks watching older sisters and brothers play in the various final series.
The fact that they didn't make the finals did not deter County, who provided the excitement for the day when they beat Villa in one of their better performances of the year.
Next week's games sees the first week of the SEWFA finals series.
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Seniors - Minor Semi Final - City v Portland
At 1:30 pm the senior elimination final will be played between the experienced City side and the relative newcomers Portland. City are seasoned campaigners in finals rounds and have shown all year they are a force to be reckoned with. Portland, in only their 2nd year in the competition, have been the huge improvers in the league and have worked hard to retain their top 4 position.
With only the winner of this match continuing in the finals race, nothing will be held in reserve during this game. Portland's defence have been very solid all year and will have their work cut out this weekend against City's strike force, however it could be a quick break from a Portland youngster which will have City on the back foot early.
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Seniors - Major Semi Final - Palace v Wanderers
At 3:00 pm, the qualifying final between Palace and Wanderers will take place. The winner of this match progresses directly to the grand final, whilst the loser gets a second bite of the cherry when they take on the winner of the elimination final next weekend.
Back to back premiers Palace have held on to top spot for most of the year and enter the race as odds on favourite to take the treble, however player availability has been a sore spot for them this year, seeing them consistently take to the pitch with a side filled with juniors. These juniors have performed admirably but the toughness of finals matches could be difficult for them.
Wanderers have presented a fairly balanced side each week, with their young team improving rapidly and playing well as a team. Palace have come away with the points both times they have met this season, but Wanderers have hit their straps at the right end of the season and could surprise a few people.
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Under 14 - Semi Finals
In the Under 14 matches played at 12 noon, City will play Palace in the elimination final. All games played between these two have been close affairs however Palace have a slight edge, claiming victory twice. The improvement of key players throughout the year could be the deciding factor, with each team well balance from defence through to the forward line.
The qualifying match for the Under 14s will be played out between Villa and Wanderers. Villa will enter as undisputed favourites but Wanderers have grown in strength and size during the year and will give them a run for their money. Wanderers recruited well in the pre-season and this is reaping benefits for them on the park.
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The Junior Development squad has finished until next season, however they will be all over the park in the coming weeks watching older sisters and brothers play in the various final series.
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