TWO teams with plenty to prove will fight at Balmoral tomorrow for the right to advance to within one win of the grand final.
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Last season's runner-up Kalkee and Swifts, which finished fourth, are both excited at the prospect of a deep run in the finals.
After five consecutive premierships from 2008 to 2012, the Kees were dethroned by Laharum last year and are looking to recapture their crown.
Kees coach Trevor O'Brien said he had not spoken about last year's grand final loss to the players but he knew it would be in the back of their minds.
"Everyone should have their own personal motivation going into finals," he said.
"We're certainly ready, because this is what you strive for when you play footy."
Three huge inclusions will give the Kees' finals chances a big boost tomorrow.
Versatile big man Tim Wade is back after missing since round 14 with a shoulder injury.
Rebounding defender Ollie Young has played only three games this season none since round 13 after suffering from hamstring issues but will be included.
Three-time league best and fairest Steve Schultz is also back after a week on the sidelines.
O'Brien said Young and Wade could have played at the weekend but were held back to make sure they were in top shape for the finals.
Swifts co-coach Ben Martin said he expected to play after hurting his hamstring at the weekend.
He said the Baggies would have a full list to pick from, including vice-captain Jake Goodes and tough midfielder Luke Mitchell, who both missed at the weekend.
In the past three years Swifts have finished outside the top-three but played in two preliminary finals and a semi-final.
Martin said the team was poised to make a big impact this year after finally securing a top-three berth.
"When you're in fourth or fifth position you have no option but to keep winning each week and that takes a toll," he said.
"We're in a similar position to what Laharum was last year when they won the first final and then lost before going on to win the grand final."
The teams split their previous two meetings this season, with neither decided by a large margin.
Martin said the Baggies hoped to stretch the Kalkee defence with tall targets in the forward line such as himself and Julian Carr.
Josh Beddison is likely to tackle one of the Swifts' talls, while at the other end it will be left to defenders Justin Thomas and Aaron Chavasse to hold back the likes of Liam French and Adam Carter.
Both coaches agreed whichever team could win the contested ball better would be the likely victor.