Anyone going to the game on this forum?

With Gully's recent form (7 clean sheets in the row, 6 wins and a draw in the last 7 games), I think Oakleigh have to score early to get a result - on your recent form, I'm not sure you can do that unless Hayden catches one 'just right'.

I've got a feeling that it's either going to be 0-0 and extra time, or Gully will smash you.

Diaco to score a 90th minute thunderbolt or we'll choke in stoppage time.

Tassie exports loom large

JULIUS ROSS | August 31, 2011 12.01am

TWO of Tasmania's soccer exports could feature in the Victorian Premier League grand final this Saturday, after their respective clubs advanced to the season decider.

Mathew Sanders, who played with Metro from 2001-3 and Glenorchy Knights from 2004-5 before signing with VPL outfit Green Gully in 2006, is almost certain to make an appearance.

In his sixth season with Gully, Sanders scored the final goal in his side's 3-0 victory over Hume City two weekends ago in the major semi-final to earn a direct berth into this Saturday's final at AAMI Park.

Sanders, 25, helped Gully to claim the minor premiership this season with a career best 11 goals and may taste grand final success for the second season running if it can repeat its 2010 grand final win.

Last year Gully defeated Richmond, but will face Oakleigh Cannons in this season finale, which is home to former Tasmanian NTC program participant and Football Superstar contestant Jeremy Walker. It's going to be a great experience playing at AAMI Park, it should be a very interesting match given both teams are very strong at the back and like to play on the break, Sanders said.

It is great that he has moved over to Victoria to make the next step.

Walker, 17, was on the bench for the Cannons in their 4-2 penalty-shoot-out win over Hume in the preliminary final on the weekend.

The youngster did not feature off the pine, but is in with every chance of making an appearance in the final, given he has been selected in the senior squad for this weekend.

Walker signed with Cannons earlier this year for exposure in the VPL with a view to earning an A-League youth contract.

Sanders Gully is likely to enter the match as favourite to seal back-to-back titles, considering it has had a week's rest.

But Walker's Cannons will be looking for revenge after they missed out on the minor premiership on goal difference.

http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2011/08/31/257771_soccer.html

Football Federation Victoria's Grand Final Day will once again be held at Australia's premier football venue, AAMI Park and tickets are now on sale.

The Alanic Victorian Premier League (AVPL) and the Pelada Womens Premier League (PWPL) Grand Finals will take place on Saturday 3 September with the PWPL kicking the day off at 12 noon and the AVPL starting at 4pm.

The South Melbourne Women's team will compete against Sandringham SC who beat Casey Comets on Sunday in a penalty shootout.

Last year's AVPL winners Green Gully will defend their title against Oakleigh Cannons, who overcame Hume City in the Preliminary Final in a penalty shootout..

There's no need to wait until game day to purchase your tickets, with FFV offering discounted pre-purchase prices for those keen to be a part of Victorian football's big day.

General Admission Ticket Prices (incl. GST)
Available at the Gate

Adult: $25.00
Concession: $20.00
Child (Age 5-14): $15.00
Child (Under 5): Free
Family (2 Adult, 2 Children): $50.00

Corporate Suites are also available for purchase for $650.00 (maximum 18 pax) exclusive of catering. Catering can be arranged with the venue.

PRE-PURCHASE General Admission Ticket Prices (incl. GST)
Available through the FFV website only*

Adult: $20.00
Concession: $15.00
Child (Age 5-14): $10.00
Child (Under 5): Free
Family (2 Adult, 2 Children): $40.00
Team Pack: Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th FREE.

The only way to secure your pre-sale tickets is to complete the booking form available on the FFV website.

For those hoping to catch the Mirabella Cup final the following weekend, simply bring your AVPL/PWPL ticket to AAMI Park to pick up a Mirabella Cup Final ticket for only $10!

Click here to complete your booking form and ensure you join Victoria's best for a celebration of Premier League football.

* Please note that the pre-purchase offer is available only through the FFV website and only until 5.00pm on Friday 2nd September. Tickets purchased after this time will be at regular prices and available from the ticket booths at AAMI Park.