The Set-piece execution has been solid for COBRA and the excellence continues. Polis were on the backfoot and stayed there for most of the game. It was COBRA all the way to advance to the next round.

Free  Flow Play against Structured Play reflected each teams strengths. With both teams relentless at the contact, it was scoreless until a lapse in discipline had the Blackhawks given a yellow card. Vipers struck immediately taking the lead. The Vipers looked to pile on the pressure but could not capitalise. Blackhawks switch in strategy to kick deep and force the ball into open play paid dividends.

After dominating the group stages (3 W – 0 L), the Brimbank Bucks look to continue their form against the Westcoast Sharks 1. Westcoast Sharks 1 were able to unlock their speed in this game and kept the game close. However, the Buck switched to straight-line running using their heavier ball carriers and keeping possession well.