Betting agency Sportsbet has the Bloods $1.16 to win their first flag in 18 years with the even- money line at 41.5 points.

But Warnett, who coached Tocumwal last year, said yesterday Moama was the form side and posed a considerable threat.

“I wouldn’t read anything into that,” Warnett said of the odds-on favouritism.

“Anything can happen in a grand final, regardless of who’s playing.

“Moama has won their last nine games — they’re the form side of the competition.

“We’ll be paying them the utmost respect because they’re a very good team.”

Moama will be paying Warnett the utmost respect after the Tocum-wal midfielder claimed his second O’Dwyer Medal at the league’s presentation dinner on Sunday night.

Warnett shared the award with Tongala’s Daryl Harrison last year.

The explosive midfielder said he was shocked to win this year’s medal.

“I thought I might poll a few votes early but then I did my hamstring and didn’t play after round 15,” he said.

“It’s always nice to be recognised.”

Warnett returned from the injury in Tocumwal’s comprehensive semi-final victory over Barooga two weeks ago.

However, during his time on the sidelines Warnett developed an appreciation for teenage gun Tim Garlick.

“For a 15-year-old, Tim’s a very impressive player,” he said.

“Whenever an opposition player gets on top we stick Tim on them, he shuts them down.

“He’s a terrific listener and so willing to learn that he’s just a pleasure to coach and play with.”

Both Moama and Tocumwal are likely to field unchanged and full-strength line-ups.

Tocumwal has played in five grand finals in the past 20 years for just one flag (1991).

Moama hasn’t won a Murray league premiership since joining the competition in 1997.

The Magpies won their last flag in the Northern and Echuca league in 1996.