Warragul Gazette | An intriguing encounter is predicted when Yinnar and Foster clash in the Mid Gippsland preliminary final at Morwell East on Saturday.

As one coach stated, "bring it on".

The more highly rated Magpies enter this final after a loss, whilst the Tigers are coming off two impressive finals wins.

To add to the mix, these two teams have met just once this season. In round 12, the Tigers were comprehensive six-goal winners, 10.11-71 to 4.11-35.

After that game, Yinnar coach Sam McCulloch said Foster got the upper hand early in perfect footy conditions.

"We were never able to get the game on our terms with disposal and decision making letting us down," McCulloch said.

"Foster set up very well, played a good brand of footy and won most battles right across the field," he added. "Looking forward to seeing how the group responds."

At that time, Yinnar responded with another loss, this time to Stony Creek. But, there are no more second chances for the Magpies after the weekend's loss to the top of the table Fish Creek.

McCulloch, speaking before he knew of this weekend's opponent, said "we will need to play four quarters and will be in for a tough encounter against either team".

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