BROCK-BURRUM will be out to restore its reputation as flag favourite when it clashes with a red-hot Osborne in the second semi-final at Walbundrie on Saturday.
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Up until round 14, the defending premier was a raging flag favourite, with its only defeat being by seven points against Culcairn in round 2.
But the Saints lost some of their aura of invincibility after suffering late season losses to Holbrook, Osborne and RWW Giants.
Azzi medallist Nico Sedgwick admitted a hint of complacency may have temporarily crept into the Saints' camp.
"I think our average form over the last month was mental more than anything," Sedgwick said.
"We thought we had top-two sewn up.
"I know personally I dropped away over the last month and struggled to get a kick.
"Against Howlong we knew we had to win convincingly and we turned up and won by nearly 100 points."
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Osborne will head into the clash as favourites after winning their most recent encounter in round 15 by 43 points.
Sedgwick labelled the Saints performance as their worst for the season.
"It was probably our worst performance of the season," he said.
"Mentally, we didn't come to play and they spread really well from the contest.
"Our midfield is totally different and is more like a bull at a gate.
"It's more see footy, get footy.
"Osborne just had one bloke at the contest and the rest sit out and they transition really well into their forward line.
""We'll certainly have to be a bit smarter around the footy on the weekend."
It's no secret the Saints get a lot of their midfield drive from Sedgwick who dines out on the silver service provided by ruckman Matt Seiter.
The dynamic duo struggled to assert their usual influence against the Tigers after Izaac McDonnell successfully tagged Sedgwick.
Sedgwick is eager to square the ledger on Saturday.
"He ran with me all day and actually gave me a bit of a touch-up," he said.
"I'll get him again for sure on the weekend.
"I've been training a bit different for the last three weeks because I knew we would be playing Osborne.
"Hopefully it pays dividends and I can provide a bit more outside run."
Sedgwick revealed he has spent the majority of the past month predominantly up forward.
"I just wanted to give my body a rest both physically and mentally," he said.
"I only weigh 70kg and I try and play like I'm 100kg and it takes a bit of a toll on the body."
