EFL 2018: Ringwood books the first place in the Division 3 grand final after a 27-point win over Scoresby

RINGWOOD captain Trent Farmer remains a “50-50” chance to feature in the Division 3 decider after the Redbacks booked the first place in this season’s grand final.

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The Redbacks will enter the Division 3 grand final undefeated in 2018 after logging a 27-point win over Scoresby in the second semi-final at East Burwood Reserve on Sunday.

Farmer remains a “50-50” chance for the decider on September 16 as he continues his recovery from a broken arm suffered in the Round 18 clash against Boronia.

Ringwood coach Brett Rowe. Picture: James Ross/AAP

Even without arguably the competition’s best player, Ringwood coach Brett Rowe said the Redbacks could claim the ultimate prize on Sunday week.

“I’ve heard a lot of people say, ‘without Trent you’re probably going to struggle’ but I’ve found that a bit insulting to the playing group, to be honest,” Rowe said.

“We’ve got a really good group of guys that are all committed to the one cause and we’ve got a lot of targets up forward and they’re more than capable of kicking goals, which gives us that unpredictability.”

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The grand final will mark four weeks since Farmer suffered the injury, putting him on the cusp of a return.

“I guess then it comes down to the surgeon and what he thinks but Trent is pretty buoyant he might be a chance,” he said.

“It’s probably 50-50 at this stage but we’re quietly confident he might just get up.”

Ringwood booted the only two goals of the first term and took control from that point to finish with a 12.12 (84) to 8.9 (57) victory.

Trent Farmer is hopeful of making it back for the grand final. Picture: Davis Harrigan

Zach Callinan was the spark in the forward line with three goals, while Mitchell Brereton and the returning Nathan Cairns both finished with two.

Assistant coach Kyle Matthews also starred in his first game in nearly a month.

Rowe said he was relieved his side could convert its home and away form into a finals victory.

“That pressure is always there given we had such a really good home and away season,” Rowe said.

“To get to that first final, you wonder what the boys are going to bring but to their credit, they really embraced the challenge of playing this final and finally getting that monkey off the back, if you like, to win that final.”

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