“But the youth and enthusiasm of Boys' High could be a telling factor.
“Whatever happens, both teams know the winners will face a tough task against LOB next Saturday.”
At the same time on Tuesday night, Waituhi and Te Aowera take the turf to decide who goes through to the women's B Grade final against Paikea.
“The Waituhi women would be the favoured team in that clash, but who would have thought Te Aowera would still be in the running in the competition in September. Well done to them.
“Te Aowera will make Waituhi work for it and I reckon all the pressure will be on Waituhi to perform.”
On Wednesday night, the LOB Masters go up against YMP B for a spot against Waituhi in the B Grade men's final.
“All season it has been a ‘them and us' situation between those two teams, with both scoring victories over each other.
“Last time it was a draw, and that could be an indication of what's in store.
“This could be our closest game of the week.”
The final playoff game, on Thursday night, pits GMC Green against Amber Dental Gisborne Girls' High School for the right to join YMP in the A Grade women's final.
“The Green Machine would be heavily favoured to win that game,” Scragg said.
“Girls' High will make a game of it, for sure, but their opponents will be very keen to get the chance to defend their women's title.
“Bear in mind, though, that it was just 2-1 to GMC last time they played the students, so perhaps it's not such a done deal after all. We shall see.
“Across all four games it will be an exciting week leading up to the championship finals next Saturday.”
