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29 August, 2024
Noradjuha Quantong raring to go against confident Pimpinio | HDFNL finals
Noradjuha Quantong takes on Pimpinio in Rupanyup.
The Noradjuha Quantong Bombers will take on the Pimpinio Tigers in the HDFNL's semi finals on Sunday, September 1, at Rupanyup Recreation Reserve.
Both side's won through to the showdown after claiming victories in elimination finals.
Noradjuha Quantong were relentless against Rupanyup, beating the Panthers by 139-points, while Pimpinio stood tall when a storm blew through to triumph against Laharum.
Noradjuha Quantong's senior football coach Damian Cameron reported there are 'no worries' about his side being able to put a full squad back out on the field.
"It was a bit of a luxury towards the end [against Rupanyup] to be able to rest a couple of guys once we had the game in the bag," Cameron said.
"It's the first time in three years we've had a run where we could put our full team out on the park for more than a week, so its good timing and if we get our recovery in, we'll be raring to go."
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Pimpinio and Noradjuha Quantong will be no strangers when the two sides take to Rupanyup Recreation Reserve.
The sides will have met only two weeks prior in the regulars season's final round, on that occasion, the Bombers won by 69-points.
"Obviously we take a bit of confidence out of what happened, but you can never rest on something that's happened in the past," Cameron said.
Pimpinio is also coming into the semi final full of confidence according to the Tigers coach Guy Smith.
"It definitely gave then a shot of confidence in the arm," he said.
The Tigers were boosted by the return of key on-baller Jason Westley in the elimination final, and having him as part of the Tigers' full strength side will boost the squad.
"Both times we played Noradjuha Quantong earlier in the year, we weren't at full strength," Smith said.
"[Two weeks ago] We played the worst game we've played for the whole year against them, so for them to bounce back, and get that finals win has given them so much belief of what they can do.
"They're chasing it a bit, they want to have a crack at this, it's a really good vibe in the playing group at the minute."
While Laharum lost the senior's elimination final to Laharum, each of the club's other three football squads qualified for the semis.
After beating Rupanyup, Laharum's reserves take on Kalkee.
While the Demons under-17s prepare to take on Kaniva Leoor United, and the under 14s match up with Edenhope Apsley.