Magpies seek win in grand final rematch

Last year, the Busselton Magpies were grand finalists. This year, they’re looking to get their 2021 campaign back on track as they prepare to face reigning premiers Bunbury on Sunday. After suffering a massive upset loss to South Bunbury in a one-point thriller, the Magpies will be looking to achieve their first win of the season and lift themselves from the bottom of the ladder. Speaking ahead of the road trip to Bovell Park, Bunbury coach Jamie Nani said the match should be an “interesting game” after watching their performance at Hands Oval. Last time both sides met in Busselton, the Magpies put the SWFL on notice after booting 11 goals in a mesmerising third term to stun the Bulldogs. Elsewhere in round two, Augusta-Margaret River Hawks caused a major upset after defeating Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault by 22 points, Collie Eagles defeated Harvey Bulls 13.7 (85) to 7.8 (50), Donnybrook upset Bunbury by three points and Carey Park held off Eaton Boomers by seven points. Meanwhile in the women’s competition, the Magpies will be looking towards a second win after falling short to the Tigers in round two. With a solid up and coming coach in Aaron Beckett, Busselton’s overall skill level is excellent and they have clearly worked hard over the off-season to fine-tune their ability to hit targets. Along with Beth Beckett’s brilliant run and carry in the corridor against some of the competition’s best last week, Demi Vanderleer and Emma Borinelli were often too much for South to handle at times. Last time both sides met at Bovell Park, the Magpies came from behind to pinch a thrilling win, which ultimately catapulted their deep run into the finals series. Elsewhere in round two, Bunbury Bulldogs smashed Donnybrook 5.10 (40) to 1.1 (7), while the match-up between Carey Park and Eaton Boomers ended in a forfeit.

Magpies seek win in grand final rematch

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