Mounties headed for history in ODFA grand final

The clubs met in the Second Semi Final two weeks ago with the Mounties running out 31-point winner, however the Rabbits flexed their muscles last week and rebounded with a dominant 67-point victory in the Preliminary Final without two of their major possession winners.

These two sides have shared the past four premierships in the competition and with the Barwick Shield up for grabs for the first time in addition to the premiership cup, both sides will be giving their all.

Mt Pleasant has been undefeated for the first time in the competition and should they win on Saturday will be the first team to complete a full season undefeated since Woodsdale in 2009.

Coach Jordy Byers has led a talented group of players with up to 14 taking to the field from the 2019 premiership side, including Tom Birchall, Nathan Rollins and Wade Booth who will all look to get first use of the ball.

Forwards Andrew Moody and Aaron Daly have big game experience and will look to convert regularly, while Dougal Morrison in the backline has been steady and Rohan Barwick has been consistent ahead of his expected first grand final appearance.

Bothwell will be at full strength and will need to make a fast start to put scoreboard pressure on early.

Coach Simon Bryant has led by example all year while captain Scott Bone and Kyle Clark are both key inclusions.

Forward Kris Cashion could be a match winner if given space to operate and Justin Brown and Jayden Wilton will influence the play.

First bounce is at 2pm.