Neerim South will head into the finals undefeated after a four-goal win over their closest competitors Nilma Darnum in A grade action on Saturday.
However, the small margin in the round 17 clash indicates the premiership race is still very much on.
The Cats will enter as favourites, with Saturday's 51-47 scoreline handing the Bombers a second defeat this season. However, the reigning premiers have certainly bridged the gap after losing by 20 goals in round one.

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