Viv Paasi has named his side set to run out for Orange City's first top grade grand final appearance since 2015.
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The proud mentor gives his run down on all 15 of his starters:
1. Sia NEMANI
POSITION: Prop
PAASI SAYS: Strong in the set piece, great ball carrier and brutal in defence.
2. Josh TREMAIN
POSITION: Hooker
PAASI SAYS: Inspirational leader, tough defender. Takes team forward with ball carries
3. Keith LAWSON
POSITION: Prop
PAASI SAYS: Very strong tight head prop, great ball carrier and another leader.
4. AJ McNIVEN
POSITION: Lock
PAASI SAYS: A dynamic second-rower and a hard-nose defender in the middle.
5. Tom FENTON
POSITION: Lock
PAASI SAYS: He's been the backbone of our forward pack, genuine leader.
6. Logan BROCKMANN
POSITION: Flanker
PASSI SAYS: Tough player, great line-out jumper and experienced big game player.
7. Tom MENCINSKY
POSITION: Flanker
PAASI SAYS: Find of the year. Leads with actions, powerful on both sides of the ball.
8. Rakai TUHEKE
POSITION: No.8
PAASI SAYS: Has really found his home at the back of the scrum, tough uncompromising.
9. Tom NELL
POSITION: Halfback
PAASI SAYS: The heartbeat of the club. Has been there through thick and thin.
10. Joe LASAGAVIBAU
POSITION: Five-eighth
PAASI SAYS: Plenty of flair, knows when to take a tough carry.
11. Nick SMITH
POSITION: Wing
PAASI SAYS: Young, enthusiastic and a very tough ball carrier for us out wide.
12. Duncan YOUNG
POSITION: Inside centre
PAASI SAYS: Veteran of the club, big game experience, cool under pressure.
13. Keegan HARDING
POSITION: Outside centre
PAASI SAYS: Has the ability to open up a game in attack. Sharp-shooting goal kicker.
14. Eman RODRIGUEZ
POSITION: Wing
PAASI SAYS: Dances like a duck on a hot plate in attack, great defender.
15. Steven WIDDERS
POSITION: Fullback
PAASI SAYS: A top-flight player, attacks from anywhere. Won't miss in defence.
BENCH: 16 Cal Townsend, 17 Harry Cooper, 18 Harry West, 19 Logan Buckley, 20 Kieren Bonan, 21 Lewis Dwyer, 22 Jesse Pavolivich, 23 Barton Young.
COACHES: Viv Paasi, Andy Hillan
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