One of the tightest and most competitive seasons for some years comes to an unexpected conclusion at Rugby Park on Sunday when northern bolters Wanneroo meet runaway minor premiers Kalamunda in the grand final of the 2008 RugbyWA club competition, sponsored by KWIK Crane and Transport Hire.

Defending premiers Perth-Bayswater bowed out in the minor semi-final after a horror run of injuries and perennial heavyweights Nedlands were sideswiped by an explosive Wanneroo in last week’s preliminary final 42-23.

That devastating result may have been an eye-opener for Kalamunda who have been head and shoulders above the competition this year, losing only two games over the season and finishing 16 points clear of their closest opponent. The Bulls would likely have been preparing for another contest with Nedlands’ skilled back line but the Roo-dogs had other ideas, unleashing a shock and awe blitz on the Royal Blues with five first half tries from which they never recovered.

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