Live stream: Rival coaches give verdicts on who wins St Mary’s v Nightcliff NTFL grand final

According to the majority of the seven coaches not involved in Saturday’s grand final between St Mary’s and Nightcliff, there is a clear standout. Check out their title and best on ground predictions.

They have been the top two teams all season, but according to the majority of the seven coaches not involved in Saturday’s blockbuster grand final between St Mary’s and Nightcliff, there is a clear title standout.

They may not have beaten them all season, but that hasn’t put off six of the seven coaches from tipping Saints to take home the big prize against the Tigers.

Everyone but the coach of the reigning premiers Waratah, Ryan Ayres, went for a Green Machine victory - and in most cases, it was a convincing case.

Meanwhile, Saints skipper and Nichols medal winner Dylan Landt and midfield partner-in-crime Nate Paredes were seen as the likely Chaney best on ground medal winners.

Tigers or Saints? One team is a clear favourite, says rival coaches. Pic: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

PATRICK BOWDEN (Tiwi)

Saints will by 19 points. Their tackle pressure and work inside the contest against the Crocs was outstanding. If they produce a similar effort and use their speed against Nightcliff, they’ll outrun them.

Best on ground – Nate Paredes

AARON MOTLOP (Wanderers)

St Mary’s will win in an extremely close five point game. They have been the best team all year and have strong performers in every position.

Best on ground – Kieran Parnell

RYAN AYRES (Waratah)

Nightcliff in a close eight point game.

Best on ground - Liam Buxton

SHANNON MOTLOP (PINT)

Saints will win by 24 points. They’re showing all their cards at the right time as usual. They have plenty of scoring options and midfielders who kick goals.

Best on ground– Dylan Landt

CAM STOKES (Buffaloes)

St Mary’s by 27 points. A slow start cost Saints last time they met. They’re strong on the spread and have the match winners up forward.

Best on ground – Jackson Calder

SHANNON RUSCA (Districts)

St Mary’s will win by 24 points. Their constant pressure will be the telling factor.

Best on ground– Nate Paredes

JOSH HEATH (Palmerston)

Saints will win in a tight eight point game. They have the senior players with finals experience.

Best on ground – Dylan Landt