First grade had an exciting 29-17 win over their close rivals, while second grade ground out a tough 10-3 victory.

It was the Reds' first home game at Poidevin Oval since last year's grand final against Cooma, and the Goulburn side were keen to maintain their formidable home record.

Recent matches against the team from the Snowy Mountains have always been tough, physical encounters and this one was no different. The grand final rematch brought out the best in the Reds, who produced their best half of football this season in the opening 40 minutes against their most testing opponents.

Both sides showed their hands early on, ignoring the slick Poidevin surface and throwing the ball out wide. The Reds looked dangerous with the pill in hand, and the back three of Joel McPherson, Rob Sheekey and Andrew Tivey combined to expose a crack in the Cooma defences out wide.

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