We've passed the halfway point of the 2021 Shute Shield regular season and while there is still plenty of rugby to be played, it's almost time to point one eye towards the playoffs.

Over recent weeks, we caught up with each Shute Shield coach and asked them who they thought would play in this year's grand final.

Here's what they had to say.

Eastwood - Ben Batger

"It’s really hard to say because it looks like the competition will really change with lots of Super Rugby players set to return.