It's semi-final time in the inaugural Riverina Championship of football and netball, with Robertson Oval Wagga to be the stage.
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In an action-packed weekend of finals fever, both Saturday and Sunday will give an indication of who will start as favorite to take out the season titles of difference.
The second semi-final on Saturday will see minor premiers Leeton Whitton take on Wagga Tigers with then prize for the winner automatic elevation into the September 19 grand final.
Wagga Tigers will have the advantage of a home ground venue and will go in a slight favourite with five straight wins under the belt.
They also have the advantage of star recruits from Albury Tigers Brayden O'Hara, Jimmy Grills and Jake Gaynor who are multiple premiership players at Albury.
Leeton Whitton will welcome back midfielders Bryce O'Garey and Matt Rainbird along with coach Daniel Muir but Jon Spina will miss a third straight week with ongoing hamstring concerns.
The Crows' strength is up forward with Cooper Sharman (16 goals) and Jake Hodge (14) among the best in the league.
The first semi-final on Sunday should see GGGM advance to the preliminary final with star midfielder Sam Murray set for a return.
The Lions have been super impressive with its only two losses being by under a goal. Nick Murray up forward looms as a genuine headache for the Goannas' defence.
On a positive note for MCU Eastlake, both key forwards Trent Castles and Jack Carey come back into the team. Mitch Scott has also been included on the wing.
In netball, it is a question of can anyone beat the silky skilled and unbeaten MCU Eastlake? Wagga Tigers will get another chance in an epic encounter.
The Sunday elimination final will see the much-improved Osborne take on GGGM. Osborne has a team in all five grades of netball.
A reminder to all supporters and spectators that tickets for entry into both days are via the Riverina AFL website.