George Tooke Shield: Grand Final Preview
The Harden Hawks and North Canberra Bears do battle in both the Blumers Lawyers George Tooke Shield and GTS League Tag Grand Finals tomorrow afternoon in a blockbuster day at McLean Oval.
George Tooke Shield League Tag
Harden Hawks vs North Canberra Bears, 1:00pm
The Blumers Lawyers George Tooke Shield Grand Final kicks off the action on Saturday afternoon with the Harden Hawks looking to win their fifth consecutive Premiership.
The Hawks enter this weekend's Grand Final as favourites, finishing the season as undefeated Minor Premiers and book their ticket through to the decider in Major Semi Final two weeks ago.
Meanwhile, the North Canberra Bears bounce into the 2026 Grand Final off the back of a tight victory against Crookwell last weekend, with a Samantha Charlton penalty goal in golden point, ensuring they featured in the last match of the season.
North Canberra are searching for their first George Tooke Shield League Tag premiership on Saturday afternoon, and they will be looking to achieve the feat in their first attempt.
This matchup is shaping to be the battle between the Smith's and Charlton's, with whoever comes out on top in that matchup, placing their side in a strong position for the premiership.
Blumers Lawyers George Tooke Shield
Harden Hawks vs North Canberra Bears, 2:30pm
The Harden Hawks and North Canberra Bears are set for an exciting battle on Saturday afternoon with the George Tooke Shield on the line.
Harden enter this weekend, similar to their League Tag team, heavy favourites due to their undefeated regular season.
The Hawks booked their ticket into the 2026 decider with a comeback victory against the Crookwell Green Devils in the Major Semi Final, claiming a 20-16 win.
Meanwhile, the North Canberra Bears enter the Grand Final in contrasting fashion, having to go the long way round, securing tight wins against Boorowa and Crookwell respectively.
This contest is shaping as a matchup between the attacking power of the Bears, with them boosting the competitions top try and points scorers in Isac Bell and Adam Booth respectively, whilst the Hawks hold the best defensive record this season.
The Harden Hawks are looking to claim their first premiership since 2017 and overturn the last two Grand Final defeats, whilst North Canberra Bears are looking for their first since 2016.
Image by North Canberra Bears
