All roads lead to Pambula this Sunday for what is set to be one of the great days in the history of Bombala rugby league.

The Bombala Blue Heelers club has two sides fighting for premiership glory following wins to the High Heelers and reserves in last weekend’s preliminary finals.

A large Bombala crowd was on hand at the Cooma Showground for Group 16’s preliminary finals, where the High Heelers started what would be a memorable day for the club.

The High Heelers are into yet another grand final and a have another chance to strengthen their claim as Group 16’s most decorated side.

A tightly contested 14-4 win over Eden has booked a grand final showdown against Bega, who Bombala lost to the in major semi-final.

Two tries to Karter Hampshire and a standout performance from Maree Coates led the High Heelers to victory.

The 2024 premiers were pushed by Eden for most the match, before Hampshire’s second try with five minutes remaining sealed the win. Like the major semi-final, Bombala scored the opening two tries to open up an 8-0 lead at half time.

Eden scored early in the second half and applied plenty of pressure through much of the half. Strong High Heelers defence and the long kicking game of Zara Badewitz kept Eden at bay.

The Blue Heelers reserve grade side ran out 40-6 winners over Bega. The Blue Heelers have come from fourth position to claim a spot in the grand final where they will meet minor premiers, the Merimbula-Pambula Bulldogs.

The Blue Heelers found the tryline on eight occasions with Inia Tahere crossing for a hat-trick. The powerful running game of the Blue Heelers proved too much for the Bega defence.

The High Heelers kick-off at 9.30am and reserve grade at 12.45pm.

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