Armidale District Cricket's first grade two-day grand final make-up has been decided.
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Keeping up with the recent trend from previous years deciders, Hillgrove and Easts will again do battle in the big dance.
Hillgrove earned their spot in the final after dominating City at the weekend in the semi-final.
Easts qualified based on their position at the top-of-the-table after their semi-final clash against Guyra was called off due to wet weather.
It's the second time the two sides have met in a decider this season with Easts nabbing a victory in the one-dayer.
For Guyra, it was their first time qualifying for semi-finals since their return to the top grade and were disappointed to bow out after not making it on to the pitch.
"The boys are pretty disappointed, no doubt, they were pretty keen to play and it was just too wet to play," Guyra's senior cricket coordinator Adrian Cameron said.
"No team likes to get knocked out without actually playing a game.
"You would rather be beaten fair and square rather than a rain delayed game.
"Nothing that could be done, everything was wet."
The camaraderie among the Guyra players has been lauded as one of the reasons for their success this season.
Cameron said the squad is happy with the season they have had and are already making plans when summer rolls around again.
"We started the season pretty good in all three grades I reckon," he said.
"It was the start we wanted in firsts, the boys were going pretty good and just lost a few games towards the end of the season.
"It was still building, still getting players coming back and hopefully we can pick up a couple more next year and just try and strengthen us throughout the grades.
"Overall everyone is pretty happy and everyone I have spoken to so far is pretty keen to go again next year and hopefully go a little bit better."