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Bombers prepared to defend title
(L) Israel Depit (Royal Tigers) and Emmanuel Michael (Gereka Bombers) at the captain’s photo shoot at the Colts Oval on Wednesday (Supplied- Image/Sports Tok media)
The Gereka Bombers are on a mission to secure another premiership title in the Men’s A-Grade division when they face Royal Tigers in the Port Moresby AFL Grand Final Showdown at the Colts Oval this Saturday.
They are on a winning streak marking their fourth finale appearance in the Jaki Ltd Sponsored Port Moresby AFL grand final showdown set for this Saturday at the Colts Oval.
Their four-year grand final appearances started in 2023 when they secured a joint premiership with the Gordons Kokofas, then drew against the Gerehu Magpies in 2024 before securing the title in 2025 in a grand final rematch with the Magpies.
Led by Captain Emmanuel Michael, the Bombers will be putting their best foot forward to defend their title this year against the Royal Tigers in the Men’s A-Grade finals.
“Preparations has been great, the boys just got back to a full swing training after our win against Kokofas during the preliminary finals last week.”
“We are working hard to keep fit and give our best this weekend against the Royal Tigers.”
Meanwhile, the new kids on the block, the Royal Tigers (previously known as University Tigers) are excited to play their first grand final in a while as preparations has been their key factor in the last few days.
This followed after the team pulled a historic victory against this year’s minor premiers, Gordons Kokofa to book their first Grand final spot.
Co-captain Israel Depit said their club has dominated in the A-Grade reserves however for the A-Grades Men’s, this is what most of them have been working hard for since transitioning into the senior grades.
“This means a lot for most of us as a team. For the past few seasons, we sat on the sidelines watching our opponents play through in the grand final.”
“Last year we fell short in the preliminary finals, but had to make up for it by working extra hard. We are playing these finals, for all our seniors who are about to retire and for our families who have supporter us throughout this season,” Depit added.
Meanwhile both teams will also feature experienced PNG elites along with emerging talents with one team chasing a back-to-back title and another prepared to create history in recent years.
The A-Grade Men’s grand final is scheduled to bounce off at 2pm Local time.