Sports News
 Bowled Over
Coaches and umpires appreciation day
Lismore City is holding its Classic Pairs event on Sunday, September 9, commencing at 9.15am.
Cost per team is $25 (including lunch and after game refreshments) and the format is three rounds of 15 ends. Winners will receive $200, runners-up $150 and third place getters $100. To enter, phone the club on 6621 5991 or fax 6622 8320. Members and visitors are invited to enter a team.
It is hoped that all clubs have invited their coaches and umpires to join a team on the Coaches and Umpires Appreciation Day being held at East Lismore this Sunday, August 26. The event, sponsored by the NRDBA, is an opportunity for clubs to show their appreciation of the time and effort expended by these volunteers. The format is two rounds of men's, women's or mixed 2 bowl triples, commencing at 12.30pm. Nomination fee is $12 per team and includes afternoon tea. There are heaps of prizes, all donated by NRDBA clubs. To enter, phone coordinator George Newell on 6622 6587 or the club on 6621 5098.
Coaching Tip
Etiquette on the green
Although all team players are equally important, the skip has the pivotal role and deserves respect. Waiting for him/her to give instructions is one way of showing this. Some bowlers decide what shot to play without referring to the skip, who is after all, in charge of building and defending the head. The third can show respect by remaining silent at the head unless asked to give information or advice. However, if the situation at the head changes, the skip should be told quickly and precisely.
The skip needs to be pleasant and encouraging and not show disappointment when things go against the team. Criticism and undeserved praise have adverse effects on players, whereas affirmation and deserved praise help to produce positive outcomes. The skip also needs to pay attention during the game so players are not left standing and waiting for directions. It is very discouraging to see your skip watching another play on another rink or talking to players on adjoining rinks.
Umpire's Corner
Law 28B: Displacement by a participating player - of a bowl in course. (i) If a bowl in course be displaced by a player from its own team it shall be declared dead and any part of the head that has been disturbed after displacement shall be replaced by the opposing director.
If a bowl in course is displaced by an opposing player it shall be replayed. If it has disturbed the head after displacement then the director of the team that played the bowl has the option of replacing the head to its former position and having the bowl replayed, or having the end replayed.
Until next week,
good bowling.
 Hook and Slices
with Stan Bendall
NRDGA
The men's Foxsports district final was played at Coraki last Sunday but unfortunately had a very poor response with 92 qualifiers booked in to play and only 60 turning up.
This is a bloody disgrace as the event is a very prestigious one and the winners receive an all expenses paid trip to Mollymook later in the year. The qualifiers who didn't turn up should have advised their club so the emergency players could have taken their places. Not ringing may have prevented other players from winning the day. Very selfish. When the next event of this type comes along, when you put your name on the card make sure you are available on the qualifying date so you won't stop anyone else from having a go.
The Northern Rivers Golf Classic welcome will be at Ballina on Sunday, August 26 and the event commences on Monday, August 27.
The North Coast Children's home charity golf day will be held on Sunday, September 9 as a four person ambrose event.
Ballina
The annual baldies versus hairies members single stableford will be played this Saturday while the ladies play a normal single stableford.
Young club talent, Nathan Purdy, won the overall trophy in the single stableford last Wednesday. Clyde Titcume took A grade from Ronny Cambo; big Bill Howell (onya mate) won B grade from Scott Quinn and Cornell Vandermeer won C grade from Ken Hardwicke.
Dick Rutledge won the stableford from motor boat Phil (putt, putt, putt) Benton last Friday and Michael Harvey finished third.
David Launders won the overall trophy in last Saturday's single stableford; Sav Glavocih won the A grade gross; Gazza Coutts took out the A grade net and Michael House won B grade from Ron Drew and Nigel Wong won C grade from Dallas Smith.
Lindsay Lewis and Ray Keenan won the club foursomes last Sunday from John McPherson and Rod Kilby, three shots away.
Coraki
A single stableford will be played in three grades this Saturday.
The Coraki Social Day Open day is on this Sunday.
Stewie Fiedler and Peter Bruggy took the 4BBB stableford form Peter Gynther and Ken Latimer last Saturday.
Local pair, Tony Clark and David Loader won the Foxsports district final last Sunday with an impressive 51 points. They are now off to Mollymook in November to contest the state final. Couldn't have happened to two nicer people, well done fellas and good luck down south.
Lismore
Lismore golfers will travel to Kyogle this Saturday for the first round of the Johnson and Johnson Suzuki-Daihatsu trophy.
The Social Club greyhound night will be on Tuesday, September 4. Tickets are $5. Call 6624 1788 or 6624 3378 for more information.
Jim Gawler won the Motor Trades Day last Thursday from my old mate, Tony Murphy of Ballina.
Ron Winkler and John Coster won the 2BBB stableford last Saturday by 2 points from Greg McRae and Chris Harley. Ray Brooker won A grade in the single; Terry Woods won B grade and lucky Les Britt took out C grade. Gazza Underhill won the Bradmans for the first time but you can bet he'll be back bigger and stronger next week.
Woodburn-Evans Head
Dot Cox, Di McPhie and Rebecca Haley won the ladies 3BBB versus par last Wednesday, while Jim Wicks won the veterans' 12 hole stroke.
Paul Kerr and Bill Flanagan won the members 4BBB stableford last Saturday from John Copeland and John Cealy and Maureen Noonan took out the ladies section.
Dean, Bill and Gail Ferrier and Jarrod Wonschwinn won the RSL Social legacy day last Sunday.
Casino
In an alteration to the programme this Saturday there will be a bisque versus par event, sponsored by the social golf club.
Thirty two points were all that were needed to secure a golf ball in the george Gooley Menswear single stableford last Saturday. Noel Kinsley returned the best score of the day (and the only score over 40 points) with 43, to win B grade from Murray Yates on 39. Adam Shields won A grade from Justin Northfield and Ian Boag would have been amazed to get away with C grade with 35 points from Lindsay James, one shot behind.
Max Casey broke a run of outs last Thursday, after surviving a four way countback to win the single stroke competition with net 68. Jack Iles came and golf balls were awarded to net 72.
 What's My Line
with Ian Clark
Mud wrestling
Well it's time to dust off the dillies and save the milk containers as the muddies are starting to move.
I was told the best time to catch muddies was during the months that ended in 'ber'. Since September is just around the corner it might be a good time to put that theory to the test.
I thought it was a bit too dry and early for them to come out. But word has it that they are getting some good ones in North Creek already. They might not be full but no doubt I shall endeavour to answer that question myself.
I did hear they were getting some up around Burns Point but as yet I've seen no evidence to substantiate the claim.
The other day my lovely wife, Janette, decided she wanted to have a go at beach fishing. This has been put off a fair few times, but it was time to take the plunge last weekend.
The weather was not the best. But to look on the bright side it was a good opportunity to try out a new reel I bought months ago and a new sinker.
The reel was a five inch size Alvey with star drag fitted to a 10-foot rod. Very light and balanced, it was given the thumbs up by Janette.
The sinker was also one of those spur of the moment buys that was finally given the opportunity to show its stuff. It is what they call a Gemini Breakaway.
It is a bell-shaped weight with four legs that lock in and out.
These legs are what hold the sinker in the sand. When you pull on the line to wind in, one or two of the legs fold up or collapse and this dislodges the sinker from the sand.
It is not designed for rocky areas. They come in two sizes. A size 50 and a size 70.
The size 50, which I used, is equivalent in weight to a small lead weight used for snapper or a size 4 ball sinker. It was heavy and did hold the line in what was a windy day with a bit of wash.
I had the Breakaway hooked to the main line but thinking later it would probably be best on a loop knot from the main line.
I don't think I shall use it again. But I shall keep it in the back of the tackle box - just in case.
This weekend the outsiders are still picking up some snapper on the wide reefs.
School jew are around in patchy numbers and they are getting them on the high tide in the Richmond. Best spot in the past has been the old Co-Op wharf or at the end of Moon Street.
Bream, dart and whiting are along all the beaches using white pillies or worms.
Tailor and jew are patchy but nightfall and the rocky headlands have been the drawcard for both species.
That's all for this week. Have a good weekend and until next week, fun fishing.
Premier Division
Last round roulette
Soccer FNC's premier division season is poised for a tumultuous final round on Saturday, with all six games having a bearing on either the top five rankings, or the battle to avoid relegation.
The only certainties are that Maclean has won the pointscore championship, Italo Stars, Richmond Rovers and Byron Bay will vie for the remaining two spots in the coveted top three, and either Ballina, Thistles, Workers, Uni or Casino will take the fifth and final semi-final berth, in a nail-biting climax to the premiership rounds.
One other certainty exists at the opposite end of the ladder, with the impending relegation of Goonellabah, along with either South Lismore or Alstonville.
With the stakes high in every match and no 'dead rubbers', spectators can expect plenty of intensity at every venue, on the eve of next week's semi finals.
The key match in determining who takes the last available semi final berth, will be Ballina's home clash with Casino at 5pm.
A win for Ballina guarantees the Seahorses a place in the semis, but a loss or even a draw could see them hanging up the boots for the season.
Casino's plight is far more desperate, with the Cobras' semi final hopes hinging on a two goal win and then hoping that Uni, Thistles and Workers all lose.
But that scenario is not as improbable as it might first seem, with all three facing tough opponents.
Ballina wasted a golden opportunity to wrap up a semi final berth by losing 2-1 to relegation-threatened Alstonville last week and nerves are sure to be jangling on the coast as they await Saturday's showdown with the Cobras.
With no injury or suspension worries and a vocal home crowd behind them, the seasiders will have no excuses if they lose, but face a game fraught with danger against a maturing Cobras outfit that is also at full strength and boasts one of the premier division's most deadly striking combinations in Wayne Mortimer and Nathan Scully.
Last week's frustrating scoreless draw against Workers will see both jumping out of their skin to make the most of every opportunity, while Ballina will be hoping the class of their key striker, Troy Percival, will shine through.
Ballina also have quality players, such as Clint Colless, Scott Brown and Justin Stockham, who are all capable of turning a game, in what promises to be a fitting final round clash that is virtually a semi final in its own right.
Students say their prayers
Southern Cross Uni will be praying for Ballina to lose their clash with Casino, which would open the door for the students to scrape into the semis, if they can win their home clash against Byron Bay from 3pm.
Last week's 5-0 drubbing of Goonellabah has boosted confidence in the Uni camp, while the same commodity is at an all time low at the Bay, after five losses on the trot.
Byron must win to have any hope of regaining a top three placing, otherwise the Rams could find themselves playing Uni again next week in the sudden death elimination semi.
Blues' bubble burst
Lismore Thistles' poor finish to the season has seen the Blues go from likely semi finalists to one of five sides battling for the final semi berth, when they host Goonellabah on Saturday from 3pm.
While Thistles should prove too strong for the last-placed Hornets, the Blues also need both Ballina and Uni to lose their games if their semi final fairy tale is to have a happy ending.
Poor finishing has cost Thistles dearly and after four games without a win, the Blues look to pose little threat to the top sides even if they do scrape into the semis.
Rovers on a roll
Richmond Rovers traditionally finish the season strongly and will be hoping to maintain that trend when they look to seal a top three finish with a win over Lismore Workers at Oakes Oval from 3pm.
A hard-fought 2-1 win over Byron Bay last week allowed Rovers to steal the Rams' place in the top three and they will be determined to consolidate their position for two bites of the cherry in the semis.
Workers must win to have any hope of reaching the play-offs, but also need Ballina, Uni and Thistles to all lose their games, if the Redmen are to steal the final semi berth.
One last challenge for Villa
Alstonville face the most daunting of challenges on Saturday when they take the trip south to meet pointscore champions Maclean on their home turf.
With Maclean running hot after last week's 8-2 whipping of Souths and keen to prepare for the semis with a solid hit out, Villa will go in as obvious underdogs despite last week's gutsy 2-1 win over Ballina.
The crucial win lifted Villa out of the relegation zone and so long as Souths don't upset Stars, Villa will survive into 2002 even if they suffer a heavy loss.
Souths on the slippery slide?
With Goonellabah confirmed as the first of two sides destined for relegation in 2002, South Lismore will be under enormous pressure to avoid joining the Hornets on the slippery slide when the Celtics host Italo Stars from 5pm.
A loss or draw will confirm Souths' demise and against an in-form, full strength Stars outfit that has won its last seven games on the trot, few observers expect to see the Celtics in next year's premier division.
Stars disposed of Thistles 3-1 last week, while Souths crashed to an undignified 8-2 loss at the hands of Maclean, leaving little hope for an upset in the Celtics camp.
Too close to call
 The two best primary school soccer teams from the Far North Coast are simply too close in standard to separate.
The Tregeagle and Southern Cross (in Ballina) primary school boys soccer teams met on Tuesday in a match that was supposed to decide which team would go through to the next level of the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association knock out competition.
However, the match ended in a 1-1 draw and the two sides were of such a similar standard that there will be a re-match next Tuesday.
John Burrington, principal of Tregeagle is extremely proud that his students have made it to this level.
"This competition started with more than 500 schools and now there are less than 30 left. For a school of our size it's just great and the kids love it. We bring as many as possible along and they all play," he said.
Bryan Lyndon, coach of the Southern Cross side, believes the students all benefit from the knock out competition.
"It's really good for the kids: they get to meet students from other schools, develop their skills and exercise in an enjoyable way. Our players know each other very well and now they've learnt how to play as a team," he said.
Dean Thorne, from the Southern Cross team, has another reason to be pleased about playing a re-match against Tregeagle.
"I've been playing soccer for about one year and it's really good fun - scoring and running and stuff - but the best thing about this competition is that it gets you time off school!" he said with a cheeky grin.
Women's Soccer
Rovers need to Work hard for the grand final
Richmond Rovers will be ready for their biggest game of the season against Lismore Workers at 8pm this Friday at Richards Oval in the women's first division of Soccer Far North Coast.
After defeating Maclean 3-2 in the major quarter final last weekend Rovers now face the very strong Workers in the qualifying final for a chance to go straight through to the grand final and a week off to prepare.
Workers have a host of talented attackers, led by the deadly boots of Rose Argent and Jo Collis and ably backed up by Kim Wraight, Rose Palmer and Nicole Strong. All those players have the ability to net difficult goals from all spots on the field and if Rovers want the week's rest then their defence will have to be spot on and extremely tight.
Rovers' main attacking weapon, Martene Edwards, will be the danger player for Workers; if Workers can effectively shut Edwards down then they will probably claim the first grand final spot.
Southern Cross University put an end to Woodburn's season last weekend after the students defeated the Wildfires 2-0 in the sudden death quarter final.
SCU now take on the Maclean Topcats at 9am at Maclean this Sunday in the elimination semi.
Uni have been playing well in their recent games but if they are to continue their march to the grand final they will need to block the Topcats multi-faceted attacking team of Tracy Want, Natalie Anderson and Laila Duroux.
The Topcats' attackers combine very well, feeding the ball to one another until they find the right shot. If SCU can manage to disrupt the Topcats flow then they will have a chance of playing the loser from the Rovers versus Workers game to take the second spot in the grand final.
In the lower divisions this weekend: Casino take on Richmond Rovers in the second division minor semi at 7pm on Friday at Casino while Workers take on Thistles in the major semi at 6pm at Richards Oval; Ballina play Italo Stars in the third division minor semi at 9am at Barrow Lane on Sunday and Bangalow play host to Lennox Head for the major semi at 7pm on Friday.
In last week's games Thistles took care of Casino 1-0 and Rovers ended Kyogle's season by beating them 4-0 in second division; Lennox defeated Ballina 1-0 and Tintenbar bow out after losing to Stars 1-0 in third division.
Soccer FNC Hot Shots
The Echo's Men's Hot Shots award will go right down to the wire in Saturday's final round, with three contenders vying for the prestigious title of the season's 'golden boot'.
Last year's winner, Maclean's Daniel Fung, shares the lead with Uni marksman Scott Collins on 21 goals, with Ballina's Troy Percival one behind on 20.
Fung has a golden opportunity to take consecutive titles, with premiers Maclean playing relegation-threatened South Lismore, giving the deadly finisher a chance for a swag of goals, while Collins sits on the sideline due to suspension.
But in an intriguing late development, Collins has lodged an appeal that could seem him take the park in Uni's crucial clash with Byron Bay.
Third contender Troy Percival will be grateful for any goals he snares, as Ballina play for semi final survival against Casino.
The winner of the Hot Shots award will receive a weekend for two at the luxurious Watermark hotel on the Gold Coast, courtesy of The Echo.
Men's tally
21 - Scott Collins (Uni), Daniel Fung (Maclean).
20 - Troy Percival (Ballina).
15 - Grant Nielson (Maclean).
13 - Satis Sthapit (Byron Bay).
12 - Bruce Morhaus (Byron Bay).
FNC Rugby Union
Major pressure
All roads lead to Ballina this weekend for the major and preliminary semi finals of the FNC rugby competition.
Following the results of last weekend's entertaining games we now have some big matches to look forward to this week.
Lennox Head proved to be a successful venue for FNC rugby on Saturday and was host to one very exciting game between Casino and Lismore in first grade.
As expected, Lismore outpaced the slower Bulls side around the paddock to win 29-17.
Casino proved they are men of heart to stay in touch with the Greens after some scintillating tries by Lismore in the beginning stanza.
However the lack of pace and fitness in the Bulls side meant Lismore needed only to maintain the pace of the game to stay ahead of the tiring, if passionate, Casino boys.
Casino were best served by their young inside back combination of Glenn Shimanski and Dane Gilmore, who along with the ever-powerful props Terry Llewellyn and Joey Mohammed kept the Bulls in the hunt with their strong running and concerted defence.
But it was Lismore's turn to show just how good they can be if they move the ball wide with numbers in support.
Winger Stephen Paisley had a blinding game in both attack and defence and, along with fellow winger Damien Bebb, put the Bulls to the knife with pace down the flanks.
Lismore coach Tony Montgomery showed his shrewd rugby mind by reinstating the large and experienced lock, Gavin 'The Hulk' Tulk, to the starting lineup for the Casino game.
Tony knew that Casino are only a threat when driving close to the rucks through their big forwards, and this is where Tulk is in his element, stopping the drives and generally being a nuisance in everything the Casino forwards tried to do.
SCU were not as dominant at Grafton on Sunday when they went down 11-6 to the home team in a nail-biter.
As with Casino, Grafton are strongest in their forwards, whereas the Gold Rats have pace and talent to burn in their backline.
But it did not work out for the SCU lads, almost scoring the winning try in the final minutes, only to be awarded a penalty before watching it be reversed to Grafton for poor discipline, and then lamenting as the Redmen scored a length of the field try to win the game on the bell.
This week brings the matching of Lismore and Ballina in the major semi on Saturday, and Casino and Grafton in other preliminary final on Sunday, both are to be played at Ballina's Quays Reserve.
Lismore will get their second chance in three weeks to knock off Ballina at their home ground.
But it won't be as easy as against Casino.
Where as the Bulls are weak on the wings, Ballina are strong, and they combine this with equally dominant forwards.
To win this week Lismore will need to heed the lessons learnt the last time they met the Seahorses.
The key is to run Ballina ALL day, not just at the end.
Ballina dominate through their forward control, slowing the game to their pace and attacking when near the line.
They do this extremely well through their skilled and sneaky backrow.
Lismore also have a talented backrow, but will need to focus on their ball control to ensure the quick phase flow that is so crucial when playing the Seahorses.
When this happens, Ballina's big locks begin to lose touch with the defensive line, and gaps appear for the hard-running Lismore backs.
This allows time for fly-half Joe Allen to set his men up or to skirt the line himself.
He is growing in confidence and composure and could be a real handful against Ballina this week.
I don't know who to pick this week as it is too close to call, but as I have picked them all year, for better or worse I will do it again, Lismore by 7 (yes, I can hear the rumblings at Quays Reserve from here).
The other game at Ballina on Sunday is between Casino and Grafton and this should be a totally different affair.
Both these sides play a forward based game which will lead to a slow but very intense game.
Casino should see themselves through against their western friends but an upset is not out of the question.
The Grafton boys have not been lacking in heart and courage this season.
Should they manage to match the Casino forward drive they will have a chance as their backline has showed promise in games past.
But they will need to mark Dane Gilmore well, as he is a real talent and sets his men up with flair.
I still see the Casino boys bringing their fire with them so it's my pick for them to get up by 5.
Lastly is a little rant on the refereeing at Subiaco Oval last week in the Tri-Nations.
If the officials do not do something about national sides deliberately infringing at the breakdown to slow an attacking team's ball delivery it will become a bigger part of the game at all levels.
The Springboks kept doing this as the referee, Steve Walsh, did nothing but warn them time and time again.
It wasn't until late in the second half that he sent Bobby Skinstad to the bin, but by then the flow of the game was over, the damage to the Wallaby game plan already done.
Warn them once then start sending them off, no matter what.
They will stop doing it pretty quick when they are down to 13 or less players.
Ed Rummery
Age shall not weary them
 Local martial artists with their trophies from last weekend's Universal Self Defence Academy challenge tournament in Brunswick Heads. Back (l-r): Mitchell Greig, Andrew Colefax, Joel Hughes. Front (l-r): Reece Brown, Shaun Moss, Nicky Bootes, Shelley Brown.
Eight-year-old Shaun Moss from Universal Self Defence Academy in Alstonville and 11 year old Alex Marlin from Success Martial arts in Lismore could teach most of their elders a thing or two about martial arts.
The two youngsters both put in outstanding performances at the Universal Self Defence Academy Open Challenge tournament at Brunswick Heads last weekend.
Shaun won his sparring final, came second in the under 18 demonstration event and won the under 18 boys open challenge shield, against competitors 10 years his senior!
Alex managed to fight off all challengers in the under 18 girls demonstration event.
The only people Alex and Shaun probably couldn't give advice about martial arts to are their fathers, Brian Moss and Richard Marlin, who train the teams at Universal and Success respectively!
Local students from Universal, Success, Rod's Fight Centre and PCYC took on experienced and tough opponents from martial arts clubs between Brisbane and Sydney.
The best performers on the day, winning the Universal Self Defence Academy Open Challenge Shields were: Leanne Gore (Lismore) - women; Margaret Fletcher (Lismore) - u18 girls; Nicky Bootes (Alstonville-Wollongbar) - best spirit and Glen Soul (Ballina) - encouragement shield.
Group One Rugby League
Last chance for Tigers
Ballina will play Marist Brothers for the chance to go straight through to the Group One Rugby League grand final this Sunday at 3pm at Oakes Oval, after the Seagulls defeated Workers Tigers 28-27 in the major preliminary semi final last weekend.
Workers were leading the Seagulls 23-10 with 20 minutes to go but Ballina refused to lie down and give up.
Ballina, lead by forward, Bruce Turner, scored three quick tries, all of which were converted to take a 28-23 lead.
The game didn't finish there as Workers' fullback Milton Thaiday spotted a gap in the Seagulls' defence and offloaded to Ben King, who crossed to put the Tigers one point behind with the conversion to come. The pressure of converting his own try from the sideline proved too much for King and Ballina now play Brothers and have two chances to make the grand final.
The Rams and the Seagulls both won their home game when the two met in the preliminary rounds. Ballina drew first blood, taking care of Brothers 37-34 in the earlier part of the season, but Brothers had their revenge when they capitalised on the Seagulls' sloppy play at Oakes Oval to take the game 32-10.
Although Brothers lost their last game (to Workers) of the preliminary season, coach Michael Woods has had a week to iron out any little problems and the Rams will come out firing on Sunday.
Ballina began the season well but have had some sloppy games in the later section and any lapse in concentration will give the well-drilled Rams the opportunity they want.
The Tigers will now play the South Grafton Rebels at 3pm at Oakes Oval this Saturday after the Rebels defeated the Grafton Ghosts 48-14 in the elimination semi final at McKittrick Park, Grafton, last weekend.
After losing to the Seagulls the Tigers must now win every game if they are to earn themselves a place in the grand final.
Workers look to have peaked at the right time of the season.
Despite losing to Ballina last weekend and making several fundamental errors in doing so, the Tigers have looked like a very dangerous team recently.
Throughout the year Workers have been let down by poor discipline and losing their concentration at important times, however in the last few games it seemed that they'd overcome this and at last the Tigers' defence was starting to support their brilliant attack.
South Grafton have also had a mixed season.
The Rebels played some very good games, especially against the higher-ranked teams but they also played some dreadful football.
If the Tigers play like they did against Brothers three weeks ago then they should clean up and be on the way to fulfilling their ambition of taking the premiership.
LDNA Netball
Shooting for the finals
Daleys just managed to hold out club mates Daleys Reps to win 30-26 in the premier division Lismore and district netball association competition last weekend and finish the preliminary season in the top spot.
The two sides played out a very close game with very tight defence the deciding factor between the two.
Daleys will now take on Breakaways at 1pm this Saturday in the major premier division semi final.
Breakaways managed an impressive 37-9 win over Cecil last weekend, but Daleys are yet to lose a game this season and will have their eye on grabbing the first spot in the grand final.
The first division major semi will be fought between Rous 1 and Southern Cross University Lab Rats at 2.05pm this Saturday.
The two sides met last weekend in a nail-biting pre-cursor to this week's semi. Rous 1 came away with a 25-24 victory but the result indicates how close these teams are and with a week off for the winner the game promises to be even more of a fight for every goal.
Rous 2 meet Workers Purple in the third division semi at 4.15pm this Saturday.
Both teams had good wins over their opponents last weekend. Rous defeated SCU Terra Rats 44-21 and Workers accounted for Pink Panthers Comets by 38-18. Rous won the previous encounter against Workers so if Purple want the spot in the grand final they'll have to lift for the semi.
It's sudden death for the minor semi finalists, with the loser to end their season and the winner to play the losing major semi finalist next week for the second spot in the grand final.
In premier division Daleys Reps will play Cecil at 2.05pm.
In first division Daleys White will be looking for a repeat of last week's 48-22 victory over Woodlawn Falcons.
Terra Rats will be looking for a continuation of their recent good form when they take on Pink Panthers Comets in the second division minor semi at 1pm.
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