The Grasshoppers will be primed for a big game against the Blues who have won eight of their past nine.

Colbinabbin forwards Danny Irwin, Brendan McEvoy and Grant Weeks are in form.

Irwin leads the HDFL goalkicking on 86 goals, while McEvoy and Weeks are dangerous players.

Colbo's other forwards include Bart Leahy, Jarrod Mason, East and Rathjen.

Mounts backline has been solid all season and will look forward to the challenge.

Daniel Bowles is an under-rated player who is given a big task every week.

Mid-season recruit Dennis Ryan has been in sensational form and will be important in Mounts finals campaign.

Experienced campaigner Paul Nihill was superb last week, while Daniel Kerr and Pat O'Brien are also playing well in the Mounts backline.

The midfield contest will be crucial.

Colbo has captain and 2004 Sam Cheatley Medallist Damian Slater leading from the front.

Joint runner-up for the Sam Cheatley Medal, Sam Curran has missed the past four matches because of a hamstring injury.

Teamed with Billy Ogden and Darren Kirkpatrick who are in fantastic form, Colbo has plenty of class through the middle.

The ruck battle between Nick Fraser and Trevor Douglas will be a highlight.

Mounts has Damian Webb coming off a superb game against North Bendigo last week.

Melbourne recruits Denis Delec, Emilio Bangit and Peter Krueger have been fantastic for the club.

Their inclusion has taken a lot of the heat off Justin Gee, Craig Gadsden and Webb.

Dennis Grinton is another player that is playing well. Whether it is up forward, in the midfield or kicking out of defence, Grinton's disposal always hits a target.

Up forward the Blues will look to Jamie Gee, Brad King and Craig Ferrier.

Colbo has Mick Harrington in great form across half back. Harrington's run off half back must be closely monitored by Mounts.

Bruce Hughes is a solid contributor, while Rod Doak and Dean O'Meara will cover the tall options in the Mounts forward line.This will be a thrilling contest with the winner to play White Hills in the second semi-final.

It's a case of, "We meet again" as Broadford and Lockington-Bamawm United do battle on Sunday at Colbinabbin.

The wonderful rivalry has led to seven of the past eight matches between the two sides end in a result of under 21 points.

In last year's first semi-final at North Bendigo, scores were locked at the end of four quarters.

Alwin Neilson capped his 200th game by kicking the winning goal in extra time.

Both sides should be at full strength for this match.

LBU started the season in fine form being placed equal second on the ladder after six rounds.

The Cats then struggled through the middle part of the season before winning their last two games against North Bendigo and Elmore.

Broadford have only won two games away from home.

Both sides have its full strength midfield back on the field.

Brad Mundie returned from an ankle injury last week for LBU.

With Sam Newth and Brad Major there, the Cats midfield will always be a dangerous unit.

LBU coach Darren Thompson will return to the side after being a late withdrawal from last week's side due to his wife giving birth to a daughter.

There is no more important player for the Cats than ruckman Matt Tointon.

Tointon was superb in the ruck last week and played a pivotal role in the run to the finals.

Broadford also has a star-studded midfield.

A good sign for the Roos in its past two games is that it hasn't had to rely on Ake Fonua's brilliance to win.

Daniel Fletcher is in great form and is capable of playing any position well.

Kevin Brown is another player who is playing consistent footy.

The LBU forward line has Adam Shawcross in form at the right time. Shawcross has kicked nine goals in the past two weeks.

Captain Ray Rowbotham will lead Broadford's defence, while Glen Cooper may oppose Shawcross.

Broadford full-forward Adam Bruni has kicked 15 goals the past two rounds.