Young Blues will be aiming to make it two premierships in a row in Saturday's South West Slopes Division One grand final.
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After finishing third during the regular rounds, the Blues have done it the hard way winning their last two elimination finals to progress to the season's main event.
Their opposition, the Cootamundra Crusaders, are looking to bounce back from last year's grand final defeat.
They've enjoyed an easier route to the decider having booked their spot with victory in the major semi-final over Young Coyotes, after claiming the minor premiership.
The Crusaders have had a week off to plan their revenge mission.
The Blues ousted the Coyotes in last week's preliminary final, after thumping Centrals in the minor semi-final one week prior.
In the two games the grand finalists have met this season, once was in a 40-over game and the other in a Twenty20.
Crusaders triumphed in the longer form during the season's opening rounds, while the Blues hit back with victory in a Twenty20 before Christmas.
For the Blues, they've found form at the right time posting totals above 200 in their two elimination finals, giving their bowlers plenty of time to secure the win.
The Crusaders have been consistent all year and cruised to a six-wicket win over Coyotes in the major semi-final, with Matt Berkrey scoring 53 not out in the successful chase.
Neither side will have a home ground advantage with the two sides meeting at Temora's Nixon Park No.1 on Saturday.
In Division Two, Temora Renegades and Family Hotel Cootamundra will lock horns.
Temora finished second and defeated minor premiers Young Gunners to take the first grand final spot, while the Bulldogs have come from fourth winning two elimination finals.
The two sides meet at Nixon Park No.2, Temora.
A presentation will take place in the Nixon Park clubhouse immediately after the later finishing of the grand finals.
There will be presentation of trophies for batting, bowling and champion player awards as well as players of the finals.
Games are due to begin 1.30pm.
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