THE AFL North Coast finals series gets underway this weekend, with teams buoyed by wins in the final round of the home and away season.
The Sawtell/Toormina Saints finished second on the ladder after a 17.9 (111) to 6.12 (48) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies at Richardson Park.
The Coffs Harbour Breakers finished as minor premiers, and received a forfeit in the final round by the Grafton Tigers.
Reserves
The Sawtell/Toormina Saints booked a place in this season’s final series after defeating the minor premiers the Port Macquarie Magpies 10.9 (69) to 7.4 (46).
The Coffs Harbour Breakers also earned a finals spot with a 9.7 (61) to 9.3 (57) win against the Northern Beaches Blues at Fitzroy Oval.
Women’s
Minor premiers the Coffs Harbour Breakers had a 10.3 (63) to 1.10 (16) win against the Northern Beaches Blues.
The Sawtell/Toormina Saints were also victorious in the final round, defeating the Port Macquarie Magpies 7.6 (48) to 4.1 (25).
Under 18s
Port Macquarie Magpies finished the home and away season undefeated, and had a 16.24 (120) to 3.2 (20) win against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints in the final round.
Preliminary finals
Grand final spots will be up for grabs during the Preliminary Finals at the Wiigulga Sports Complex this weekend.
The second and third teams on the ladder play off, with the winners through to the grand final.
The minor premiers of each grade are straight through to the grand final by virtue of finishing on top of the ladder.
The Sawtell/Toormina Saints and Port Macquarie Magpies seniors play off for a grand final spot in their Preliminary Final.
The winner faces the Coffs Harbour Breakers in next weekend’s grand final at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints reserves play off for a grand final spot.
The winner challenges the Port Macquarie Magpies in the grand final.
The Sawtell/Toormina Saints and Northern Beaches Blues women’s teams face off for a grand final spot.
The winner takes on the Coffs Harbour Breakers in the grand final.
The Sawtell/Toormina Saints and Coffs Harbour Breakers Under 18s sides play for a spot in the season decider.
The winner takes on the Port Macquarie Magpies in this season’s grand final.
Seniors ladder. 1.Coffs Harbour Breakers. 34 points. 8 wins. 2 losses. 1 draw. Match ratio: 77.27. 199.51%. 2.Sawtell/Toormina Saints. 22 points. 5 wins. 2 losses. 1 draw.
Match ratio: 68.75. 160.42%. 3.Port Macquarie Magpies. 20 points. 5 wins. 4 losses. Match ratio: 55.55. 169.18%. 4.Macleay Valley Eagles. 8 points. 2 wins. 3 losses. 3 forfeits. Match ratio: 25.00. 32.08%. 5.Grafton Tigers. 8 points. 2 wins. 6 losses. 2 forfeits. Match ratio: 20.00. 49.70%.
By Aiden BURGESS
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