So after nearly six months of blood, sweat and tears, the Yarra Valley's best teams of the 2013/14 season have finally earned their opportunity at the ultimate glory.

In the competition's premier grade, DJ Strachan Shield, Seville didn't hesitate to bat after winning the toss. The early going was classic Grand Final cricket. Opening batsmen Scott Rackham and Adam Burns weathered an accurate and probing opening spell from Quentin Hodgkinson and Daniel Sharp. Just as the Blues saw off the opening pair, the introduction of experienced pairing Daniel Lever and Terry Ottrey quickly saw Seville slip to 2/49 and the door was slightly ajar for an Eagle assault. Sensing the importance of the moment, Seville premiership stars Leigh Aitkins and Tim Dwyer steadied the ship and guided their team to a strong position of 2/106 at tea. Dwyer was particularly savage against the bowling of Lever who generally has lead the Eagles' bowling attack with long, disciplined and economical spells of bowling. The pair had put on 76 runs before Ottrey claimed the wicket of Aitkins with the score on 125.

Unperturbed by the loss of his partner, Dwyer forged on with the inform Ranga Yasalal. Dwyer had structured his innings perfectly as he attacked when the innings was at it's strongest, whilst at the fall of Aitkins' wicket he was able to steady the ship. Yasalal played a perfect role in support of Dwyer. When approaching a much deserved century, Dwyer's scoring slowed, so it was Yasalal who forced the issue with some mighty blows, particularly off the bowling of Lever. With Dwyer (100) posting a majestical century and Yasalal (54) producing a brutal half century, Seville had the Junction boys on their knees at 3/200 in the 61st over. Dwyer was dismissed shortly after bringing up three figures, and when he needed to kick on, Yasalal followed shortly after. This triggered a mini collapse as the Eagles forced their way back into the contest courtesy of an inspired spell of bowling from Terry Ottrey. Ottrey's consistent line and length, forced the errors from the remaining Seville batsmen as they were intent on increasing the run rate. With figures of 6/45, Ottrey stemmed the bleeding somewhat and restricted Seville to 245, when a score in excess of 300 looked inevitable.

So, with a chase of 246, the job looks a tough one for the Eagles against a formidable Seville bowling attack. If Seville had secured a score in excess of 300, then you would lay down your glasses on a back to back Seville victory, however if the Eagles can muster a spirited start, and put the pressure back on the bowlers, then anything is possible.

In RA Finger Trophy action, defending premiers Healesville won the toss and also didn't hesitate in electing to put a score on the board. The Bloods immediately put the pressure on the Junction bowlers despite losing their openers relatively early. Former A Grade captain, Stephen James continued his good recent higher grade form with a brisk half century, and with the support of the ever improving Liam Daly, the pair had the Bloods on the brink of blowing the contest wide open. Even with the loss of James with the score on 108, the Bloods forged forward. Plugger Davern joined Daly, and the pair put together a quick fifty run partnership to have Healesville in the box seat at 3/163. The quick dismissals of Davern and Daly to the bowling of Daryl Chaproniere saw the game take an unexpected turn. In an inspired period of play, the Eagles captured 5/31, to have the Bloods teetering at 8/194 and in danger of folding for under 200.

Finals cricket is the domain of experienced campaigners, and none are more seasoned than Bloods captain Allan Pearce. Pearce (37*), with the support of youngsters Dillon Kerr and Ryley Howard-Scales, led his side from the front and not only led his side to relative safety, but ensured they would compile a challenging total for the Eagles to chase. Eventually, Healesville were bowled out for 262 in the shadows of stumps. Graeme Le Brocq (4/43) and Mark Richards (3/59) led from the front for the Eagles, but Junction will have to bat well to chase down the large target.

The game is in the balance in C Grade as Launching Place restricted Wandin to 170. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, despite many of their batsmen making good starts they couldn't capitalise to really put Launch to the sword. Cam Hoare (3/30) and Lochie Winter-Annette (2/50) once again led from the front for the bowlers and if their strong batting lineup fires, then one would think Launch will be hard to beat.

Premiership fancies Powelltown have put themselves in the box seat after an impressive display with the ball on day one of the D Grade Grand Final. Stuart Thompson (5/62) and Benny Dunne (3/32) once again showed the way with dominant displays of bowling to dismiss Yarra Junction for an under par 134.

Yarra Glen are the first premiers of the season as they accounted for Silvan in the One Day Grade. Yarra Glen made short work of the Slugs strong batting lineup to bowl them out for a disappointing 96. In reply, they sauntered to victory with seven wickets in hand.