Eagles and Tigers to go head-to-head for CHFL flag

Gordon v Springbank

MARS Stadium will host Gordon and Springbank as the two sides play for Central Highlands Football League premiership glory this Saturday.

The matchup will be the third time two sides have gone head-to-head in season 2022, with the Eagles claiming bragging rights in both encounters.

In their respective preliminary finals, Gordon got the job done in workmen like fashion over Dunnstown winning comfortably by 27-points.

Meanwhile, Springbank did it the hard way against Hepburn coming from behind in remarkable scenes to snatch the upset victory, kicking five to one in the final term.

Todd Finco has been the Tigers Mr September this post season and is such an important cog in the forward line, whether it is kicking goals or setting up key forwards Stephen Staunton and Zak Bozanich.

When talking about the Eagles all eyes go to the last name Griffiths with Sam, Billy and Macauley all featuring prominently throughout season 2022.

The difference between these two sides is naturally very little, both possess the ability to score heavily but also quickly, but the difference might be the Eagles’ defence that his held together by their captain, Mark Gunnell.

It has been 24-long years for Gordon fans, and come Saturday that wait may finally come to an end from 2.45pm on Saturday.

Prediction: Gordon by 24 points.

 

The Stats

Leading Goal Kickers in 2022 – Gordon – Adam Toohey 65, Billy Griffiths 24, Macauley Griffiths 20

Springbank – Stephen Staunton 75, Zak Bozanich 39, Connor Parkin 38

Times named in the best – Gordon – Zack Ryan 10, Sam Griffiths 9, Macauley Griffiths 7

Springbank – Todd Finco 14, Harry Twaits 10, James Thompson 9

Previous 2022 Encounters

Round 12 – Springbank 11.8 (74) defeated by Gordon 13.19 (97)

First qualifying final – Gordon 18.10 (118) defeated Springbank 17.4 (106)

CHFL premierships – Gordon one (1988), Springbank five (1999, 2000, 2001, 2015, 2016)

 

The CHFL has a full day of games on Saturday at Mars Stadium.

Skipton and Springbank will play off for the reserve flag from 12.20pm. The Under 18s will feature Springbank and Gordon, again, and go from 10.05am, while in the Under 15s, Daylesford and Bunninyong will get underway from 8.30am.

Gates open from 7.30am, with adults $15, concession and 17 to 15 year olds $8 and under 15s are free.