It has arrived!

The Warrnambool and District league A grade grand final is set to be played between Nirranda and Merrivale on Saturday at Reid Oval.

The Tigers, who finished ninth last year, have improved drastically to make the decider.

First-year coach Carly Peake has certainly had an influence along with the return of important players and recruits.

Can Merrivale knock off the reigning premier?

Or will the Blues go back-to-back?

Nirranda midcourter Georgia Haberfield is staying calm ahead of the big game.

She believes her team's best netball is still to come and the Blues' have saved that for Saturday.

She spoke to sports reporter Brian Allen earlier this week at her family's farm in Mepunga.

Meanwhile, the Hampden league finals series is heating up.

One team has the chance to reach the open grade decider this weekend.

Cobden is back on court to take on Warrrnambool in the second semi-final.

The Blues caused an upset against Koroit to earn their right to play-off for a grand final spot.

Meanwhile, the Saints will be looking to bounce back when they take on Camperdown.

The Magpies are flying having won seven of their past nine matches, including an elimination final win against North Warrnambool Eagles last week.

Eagles coach Jaime Barr believes the Magpies can go deep into the finals series.

You can read about her perspective below.

Good luck to all teams in the finals this weekend.

Kind regards,

Brian Allen

Sports journalist