The 48th Vawdon Cup Grand Finals promise thrilling action this Sunday, as New South Wales’ best touch football teams vie for glory at one of the NSWTA’s premier events. This year’s competition has featured standout performances across the board, leading up to some mouth-watering Grand Final matchups.
Men’s Premier League: Parramatta Eels vs Central Coast Dolphins
In the Men’s Premier League, defending champions Parramatta face a fierce challenge from Central Coast. These two teams finished first and second in the standings, setting up a finals clash that brings together skill, speed, and rivalry. The Eels edged out Western Suburbs Magpies 6-4 in a nail-biting drop-off, while the Dolphin secured their place in the Grand Final with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Penrith Panthers.
The matchup pits Central Coast’s star Chris Lennon against Parramatta’s standout Kai Simbolon. Both players are known for their game-breaking abilities. Expect a fierce, high-intensity battle as Parramatta aims to retain its title against the State Champions.
Women’s Premier League: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles vs Wallsend Wolves
In the Women’s Premier League, Sea Eagles are on a quest for their fourth consecutive Vawdon Cup Premiership, but they’ll have to get past the Wolves, the competition’s surprise packet. Wallsend, who finished fourth on the ladder, stormed through the finals with a win over Hills Hornets and an upset preliminary final win against competition front runners the Eastern Suburbs Roosters.
Manly’s Hannah Dyball, the NSWTA 2023 Louise Winchester Medalist, will be critical to their success, supported by Brittany Clifford’s playmaking prowess. Wallsend will look to counter with young stars Zali Chippendale and the talented Prestwidge twins Caitlin and Hailey, who have brought energy and flair to their team’s finals charge.
Country Flavor at the Vawdon Cup
This year’s Grand Finals have a strong regional presence, with teams from Mudgee, Maitland, Central Coast, Peninsula, Wollongong and Wallsend all showcasing their skills and highlighting the depth of talent across NSW.
Grand Final will commence at 1:30 pm with the Women’s Premier League at 3.20 pm and the Men’s Premier League commencing at 4 pm.
The full Schedule is below.
All stadium games will be streamed live on KAYO Freebies.
Grand Final Schedule
1.30 pm
Stadium- Women’s Div 1 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles v Wollongong Devils
Field 2- Men’s Div 3 Penrith Panthers v Western Suburbs Magpies
Field 3- Girl’s Youth League 2 Mudgee Mudcrabs v Canterbury Bulldogs
Field 4- Boy’s Youth League 2 Maitland Redbacks v Eastern Suburbs Roosters
2.05 pm
Stadium- Men’s Div 1 Maitland Redbacks v Parramatta Eels
Field 2- Women’s Premier League B Penrith Panthers v North Sydney Bears
Field 3- Boy’s Youth League 1 Hills Hornets v Western Suburbs Magpies
Field 4- Women’s Div 4 Bankstown Jets v Hornsby Lions
2.40 pm
Stadium- Mixed Div 1 Eastern Suburbs Roosters v Penrith Panthers
Field 2- Women’s Div 2 Carlingford Cyclones v North Sydney Bears
Field 3- Women’s Div 3 UNSW South Sydney Rabbits v Parramatta Eels
Field 4- Girl’s Youth League 1 Sharks Touch v Hills Hornets
3.20 pm
Stadium- Women’s Premier League Manly Warringah Sea Eagles v Wallsend Wolves
Field 2- Men’s Div 2 Parramatta Eels v Penrith Panthers
Field 3- Men’s Div 4 UNSW South Sydney Rabbits v Parramatta Eels
Field 4- All Abilities Norths v Bears
4.00 pm
Stadium- Men’s Premier League Parramatta Eels v Central Coast Dolphins
