In 2011, YMCC and Vic Park have proven to the most consistent and powerful sides of the AHG Men’s competition.

Both teams are full of superstars and this weekend, the final should be a cracker.

If you look closeley on papar, you would think YMCC has the better line up with Jamie Dwyer, Eddie Ockenden mixed with the local Thundersticks talents of Matt Boyce, The Boyne brothers, Andrew Jacobs, Graeme Begbie, Daniel Sampey and there big game goal keeper Tyler Lovell. Tyler in particular for me is the key. He has been one of the standout keepers in the competition has has risen to the occasion many times in finals appearances.

Vic Park also have a formidable line up, headed by internationals Liam DeYoung, young speedster Jacob Whetten and Ian Burcher. They too have an Aussie in the mix with their keeper George Bazaley. They also have Phil Hulbert in the middle, fresh of winning his second Olympians Medal last night at the awards ceremony. He ihas been a tower of strength throughout the year and will be coming out all guns firing in hope to win the crown of Premiers 2011.

The game will be fast and it will be tough. The team that can take their opportunities early will be hard to beat given the crowd support. Grand Finals are big days at the Perth Hockey Stadium. Fans coming out of the wood work to see the fantastic spectacle.

My tip, YMCC 5- Vic Park 2.

In the Womens AHG, UWA and Vic Park have been dominant all year. The sides again are filled with talent, but more so being younger than older. which is good for the health of WA Hockey.

This will be a battle of cool heads. The team that has the discipline to maintain their structures and controlling the ball movement will win the game. I would also expect, those who take their opportunities early, will win this.

UWA cerainly have the experience in Grand Final appearances, being there several times in the past 10 years. Vic Park only played in a Grand Final 10 or so years ago. A long time between drinks.

Vic Park will be hungry for a win and they will be desperate in everything, but you would expect UWA to win, with the amount of experience. They are used to the atmosphere, they ar used to winning.

My tip UWA 3-Vic Park 0

Get down and support your teams and celebrate the last weekend of AHG hockey for the year.