United earn a shot at Demons in grand final

Minor premiers win nailbiting preliminary final over Wanderers

After a bruising loss to Demons last week, minor premiers Concordes United were looking to bounce back against surprise packets Wanderers, who caused an upset against Concordes White to make it through to this weeks final.

Spectators were treated to a great game to watch, with a grand final berth inspiring some great plays.

United got off to a shaky start, when 2 walks and 2 safe hits (including a double to Leanne little) saw wanderers off to a flyer with 3 runs in the first innings.

Concordes settled however and responded with 2 of their own, and were back on track with a 3 up 3 down second innings.

Wanderers held a slender lead until the 4th innings, when 3 left field doubles in a row to Sarah Thomson, Codie jackway and Julie Beck helped Concordes to a 4 run innings, putting them back ahead by 2 runs with an innings to play.

Wanderers were able to peg 1 run back but Concordes held firm in the field to run out 9-7 winners in a game worth of a final.

Highlights of the match were 2 double plays from United, and exceptional catching from the experienced Codie Jackway.

Fantastic base running from Dana Jones saw her steal a number of bases and score twice for her side.

Rej Smith and Charlie Kaigg combined to pitch and catch an amazing game for Wanderers.

Lily Clifford-Finch and Leanne little both had 2 safe hits for Wanderers.

This weekend now sees Demons against Concordes United to see who will be crowned 2023 MGSL premiers.

The game starts at 2pm on Diamond 1 and should be an exciting battle to watch.