A near capacity crowd is expected to blow into Elphin Sports Stadium on Saturday to watch the Launceston Tornadoes play in the SEABL South Conference preliminary final.
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The Tornadoes are coming off their best season in 11 years. Their opponents on Saturday, Geelong, were the only team to beat them this year in round 16 at home.
The crowds have continued to grow this year with a crowd of 1200 expected this weekend. Earlier this month 830 fans watched the Torns get the win.
“We have been building (the club) for a couple of years now,” chairwoman Janie Finlay said. “It would also be a fantastic result for the community and the many individuals and businesses who stood by the club through the tough times.”
After experiencing finals for the first time in a number of years last season, the team hopes to go further this year.
Local singer Matthew Garwood will provide pre-game entertainment and perform at half-time.