This weekend's grand final qualifier will be played at Seymour Shaw Park, which houses the only regulation-sized, FIFA-approved, artificial pitch in Australia.

The Wolves tuned up for the all-important encounter by training at the Fraternity Club last night.

Although the club's Futsal-sized pitch doesn't allow the players to replicate a full-sized field, its forgiving surface has been invaluable in helping the Wolves hone their slick short passing game.

Sessions at the Fraternity Club have been a staple of the Wolves' training regimen during their 10-game unbeaten streak.

"They've been a massive help," Wollongong FC coach John Turner said of the weekly workouts.

"Its a mini-field, but it helps with our short passing game."

Although Seymour Shaw is a unique venue, it holds little fear for the Wolves - they haven't lost there since the synthetic pitch was installed in 2006. That season, Wollongong defeated Sutherland 2-1.

In 2007, Wollongong defeated the Sharks 3-0 and made two more successful visits to the venue during their Tiger Turf Cup-winning campaign.

The Wolves' most recent stop at Seymour Shaw was a 1-1 draw three weeks ago, that allowed the Sharks to cling to the premiership. Turner has " no complaints" about playing on a man-made pitch in such a big match.

"The last time we played on it was three weeks ago, so it is fresh in our minds," Turner said.

"We will have basically the same team.

"Artificial grass is a lot slower than real grass ... the ball sits up a bit more.

"It's a true surface, but you have to be careful weighting your passes because it is slower.

"Tiger Turf and the like is the same all year round, no matter the conditions."

Although Turner appreciates the synthetic pitch, he remains a purist at heart.

"If I had to choose between Wembley Stadium and an artificial pitch, I'd take Wembley every time," he said.