K Rock Football | East Geelong coach Ned Aulsebrook is taking heart from Torquay’s ability to bounce back from a disappointing second semi-final performance and book a grand final berth ahead of tomorrow’s (Friday) GDFNL preliminary final.

For the second time in three years, the Eagles are staring down exiting the premiership race in straight sets after winning the minor premiership if it can’t overcome Thomson.

During the latter part of his first year in charge at Richmond Crescent, Aulsebrook says Torquay coach Dom Gleeson has been an important sounding board.

“I’ve been chatting with Dom the last month or two about different things coming into the finals series,” Aulsebrook said.

“We had a few contests together in big games when I was at Barwon Heads, and I’ve got a great respect for him.

“I’ve certainly been bouncing ideas off him and leaning on him a little bit leading into this finals series.

“I’d be lying if I said I didn’t mention that (Torquay’s situation) at training this week.

“I look at Torquay and how they’re set up for a big grand final tomorrow.”

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