Force stars set for centre stage in Saturday's Fortescue Grand Finals

Fri, Sep 6, 2024, 1:51 AM
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by Ben Somerford
Justin Landman, Cristiano Tizzano and Associates teammates celebrate a try in the semi-final win over Nedlands. Photo credit: Champion Sports Photography
Justin Landman, Cristiano Tizzano and Associates teammates celebrate a try in the semi-final win over Nedlands. Photo credit: Champion Sports Photography

Fortescue Academy trio HD Stemmet, Cristiano Tizzano and Justin Landman along with Force women’s stars Anneka Stephens and Kendra Fell are among those set for Saturday’s Fortescue Premier Grade Grand Finals.

Associates will face Palmyra in the Men’s WA Fortescue Premier Grade decider from 4pm at Kalamunda’s Hartfield Reserve.

Force Academy scrum-half Tizzano, who finished as the PG Hampshire medal runner-up this week, will line up at 9 for Soaks.

Academy full-back Justin Landman and back-rower Stemmet are also in the Associates’ starting XV.

Former Force captain and 100-gamer Ian Prior will also be in the Associates' starting XV at fly-half.

Wanneroo will take on Palmyra in the Women’s WA Fortescue Premier Grade Grand Final from 1:20pm at Hartfield Reserve.

Newly-crowned Sue Roberts Trophy winner Stephens will start at fly-half for the Divaz, along Force extended squad members Paihau Pomare and Nami Dickson, but Lucy Dinnen is unavailable due to Wallaroos duty.

Experienced Force scrum-half Fell is set to line up for Pally along with winger Ariana Ruru-Hinaki.

There is a $10 entry fee for Saturday’s Grand Finals, starting from the juniors from 8:15am. Parking is available for $5 cash only donation at Kalamunda Districts Rugby Club, Forrestfield Football Club and Forrestfield Bowls Club. Both games will be live on Stan Sport.

Click here to view the RugbyWA preview and all kick-off times

Fortescue Premier Grade Grand Final times

Women’s Grand Final

Wanneroo v Palmyra

Hartfield Reserve, 1:20pm

Men’s Grand Final

Palmyra v Associates

Hartfield Reserve, 4pm

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