After a tumultuous hockey season, finals time is here.
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Week seven of the Hockey Albury-Wodonga eights competition will see the premier womens' and mens' divisions battle it out in the first round of finals this weekend.
Top side Grey will face Black in the men's competition.
On the last two occasions the sides have met Grey has prevailed by a narrow two-goal margin, with their next encounter shaping up as a close contest.
Veteran Spitfires' player Ian Beath could be the key for Black with his ability to score from anywhere in the circle.
The second game will see Orange take on Red.
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Both teams pride themselves on their extremely fast forward lines, making for an exciting contest.
Red's Aidan McMillan and Orange's Will Morrison will be players to watch.
In the womens' competition, ladder leaders Grey will meet Blue.
The return of Katy Smithwick will no doubt only strengthen Blue, while Jess Madden is set to bolster Grey's stocks.
The other game will see Yellow and Pink collide.
Both sides are well represented by the league's young players.
Pinks' Steph Adams and Bella Heagney are predicted to make an impact on the field, while Ella Henderson and Michaela Franks remain in consistent form for Yellow.
Finals games will commence at 2pm at the Albury Hockey Centre.
Other grades and juniors prepare for round seven.