K Rock Football | Werribee Centrals coach Rhyce Prismall admits he is feeling the pressure ahead of Sunday’s cutthroat first semi-final meeting against the Belmont Lions.

The Centurions, who lost to East Geelong by 42 points in the opening week of the finals, are looking to avoid becoming the third consecutive beaten qualifying finalist to exit the premiership race in straight sets.

“It’s such an even competition. We know if Bannockburn or Inverleigh or Bell Post had made the finals, it was any man’s premiership to win on their day,” Prismall said.

“It’s probably more pressure as a coach than the playing group.

“I don’t think they read into it too much, but it’s not something I want to get sort of associated with, definitely not.”

After starting the season with 11 consecutive wins, Centrals have now lost five of their past eight outings.

However, they did beat the Lions by 41 points in Round 16.

Prismall says starting well on Sunday is crucial if the Centurions are to progress to a preliminary final.

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