Warringah & Easts looking to capitalise on home ground advantage
With two rounds remaining, both Warringah and Easts have secured their spot in the Shute Shield playoffs but both sides still have plenty to play for.
The defending premiers are fourth following last week’s come from behind victory over Eastwood and can move into the top three and secure home ground advantage in the finals if they can beat West Harbour and Souths in the weeks ahead.
“We’ve won 15 in a row at home now, so yes home ground advantage is exactly that and we’d love to play our finals matches at Rat Park,” Warringah coach Darren Coleman said.
“In saying that though, we beat Norths at North Sydney Oval to win the comp last year, so we’re comfortable travelling if it comes to that.”
Warringah battled back from 13-0 down against Eastwood at home last week and scored a converted try in the 77th minute to steal victory and fourth spot from the Woodies.
“I was impressed with our physicality against a big Eastwood side,” Coleman said.
“We stay