OVER the past four years, Bomaderry has arguably been the benchmark of the Shoalhaven District Football Association's first grade competition.
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From winning the Blackmore Bolden Shield in 2017 to falling one win short the next season (despite being undefeated all year), to most recently, losing last year's decider to Huskisson-Vincentia - the Tigers have been an absolute force on the field.
Now this season, the Bomaderry Oval-based club is just one win away from reaching their fourth straight grand final.
Standing in their way are this season's competition champions St Georges Basin, who will be their opponents during Saturday's major semi-final at South Nowra's Ison Park.
Bomaderry, who is the top defensive and second best attacking team in the competition, possess the dangerous strike-force of Brendan Kellett (11 goals) and Ben Seyffer (nine goals).
While Basin, who had only conceded six goals this season before allowing five against Shoalhaven United last weekend, will be counting on Tim White to continue his goal-scoring form - which has seen him convert seven chances during his eight fixtures.
The loser of this game will play the winner on Sunday's minor semi-final winner between Huskisson and Shoalhaven United.
Last year's premiers come into the do-or-die clash with the competition's most potent attack, having scored 41 goals in nine games - including 11 last game against Culburra.
On the other hand, Alex Dicker's United side will be full of confidence, after handing minor premiers Basin their only defeat of 2020 on Saturday.
"Finals football is in the club's DNA - anything less is considered a failure," Dicker said.
"We are excited to be in the finals and will give the Husky game everything we've got, as we've got nothing to fear."
In other major semi-finals on Saturday, Huskisson plays United in reserve grade while the Seagulls and Illaroo lock horns in third grade.
Then on Sunday, Basin battles Bomaderry in reserves and the Tigers and Sharks go toe-to-toe in thirds.
Each day, third grade starts at 11am, before reserves at 1pm and first grade at 3pm.