SFNL: The ultimate preview to the SFNL Division 2 grand final

From the coaches verdicts to the players who will shape the game. Here‘s everything you need to know about the Southern league Division 2 grand final.

History awaits either East Brighton or Murrumbeena.

It’s no secret East Brighton go into Saturday’s Division 2 decider as red-hot favourites.

The Vampires have been the team to beat all year, losing just one match in a commanding home-and-away season.

They’re yet to lose to the Lions this year, coming away triumphant to the tune of 35 and 30 points in their two encounters.

But grand finals are different.

Recent history means nothing.

Murrumbeena is hoping for a shred of complacency while East Brighton is doing everything to fight it.

So, who wins? And why?

Here is the ultimate preview to the Southern league Division 2 grand final…

The two best teams of the home-and-away season will fight it out for the Division 2 silverware

East Brighton coach Nick Jewell has already steered a side to premiership success, taking Rosebud to a MPFNL flag. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Murrumbeena coach Liam Wilson talks has tasted success as a player many times but yet as a coach. He coaches his final game on Saturday. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Sean Downie will make a return for East Brighton. Picture: Hamish Blair

East Brighton ruck Daniel Taberner has a big role this Saturday. Picture: Hamish Blair

Steve Tolongs can get his teammates to believe. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Most tippers are backing Nick Corp to take home best afield honours. Picture: Hamish Blair

Only one tipper is backing the Beena and he thinks they’ll be led by Tom Rigby. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)