Ever since a women's competition was added to the AFL South Coast program, Bomaderry has been the benchmark.
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From winning the inaugural premiership in 2018 to losing last year's decider in heart-breaking fashion, the Tigers have been the dominant force in women's football on the South Coast.
On Saturday, they get a chance to add to that strong resume when they host the Bulldogs in a Women's Premier Division semi-final at Nowra Showground.
"We match up really well right across the paddock against the Bulldogs," Tigers coach Geoff Gibbs said.
"Our fitness and ability to move the ball quickly has probably been the difference this year. We like to run and carry the ball and when we do that well, it's hard for them to stop our forward entry."
Adding to the spice of the match will be the fact the Bulldogs were the team that dashed Bomaderry's hopes of back-to-back titles in 2019.
"We were very unlucky last year in what is probably the most talked-about grand final in recent times," Gibbs said.
"We're not interested in revenge, because the most important game of the season for us will hopefully be played in a couple of weeks time."
We're not interested in revenge, because the most important game of the season for us will hopefully be played in a couple of weeks time.
- Geoff Gibbs
If the black and golds are to reach their third straight final, Gibbs acknowledges how much of an achievement it would be, especially considering how unique this season has been.
"In what has been a very difficult year, the commitment of the entire playing group has been amazing," he said.
"They have all worked incredibly hard to improve their individual skills which in time has improved their ability to work as a team as well. I love these girls for their willingness to learn and to be able to play in their third grand final in a row would be a great credit to them.
"It would mean so much to us as a group and would be a huge thank you for the support that we get from everyone associated with the club. We have nine players in our squad who will be involved in their first finals series for the club, so it would be great if we could make the grand final for them."
The Wollongong Saints will take on Kiama in the other Women's Premier Division semi-final at North Dalton Park on Saturday afternoon.
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Courtney Ward
Sports Journalist for South Coast Register and Milton-Ulladulla Times, who loves all things sport and travel. All views are my own.
Sports Journalist for South Coast Register and Milton-Ulladulla Times, who loves all things sport and travel. All views are my own.
