Shining lights for the Tigers were the reliant defender Beau Kelly, who kept the dangerous Cat Noah Trenerry goalless, with the consistent Roni Naiyaga and Charlie Noonan again playing well.
But the might of the young Cats had all the run of the play with Sam Devincents again hitting the scoreboard, along with Joel Harrison kicking a career best three.
Mack Holt and Murphy Stevens chipped in with one each.
The Cats ran out the game to the tune of 40 points.If game one was a one-sided affair, game two was a thriller, with the playing off to position themselves to play the Cats in the grand final in two weeks.
Tactics played a major part in the game, with Hawks coach Ronny Franklin doing his homework on how to limit the damage of two of the DJ Bombers stronger players - Chris Goesch and Sam Slatterie.
Wyatt Twite played a terrific game, with his selfless defensive work keeping his side in the game.
Beau Trenerry again had a day out, kicking four majors.
But in the end it was too much for the Hawks, with Slatterie, Geosch, Banjo Blake and Harvey Boake getting the job done in the end.
The Bombers clinched a thrilling five-point win, setting up a grudge match to try to knock off the Cats next Friday. Game oneVerner Tigers 1.3 (9) lost to Harro Cats 6.13 (49)
Tigers best: Roni Naiyaga, Ashtyn Hack, Beau Kelly, Charlie Noonan; goals: Roni Naiyaga 1.
Cats best: Riley Stephens, Joel Harrison, Alby Brooks, Sam DeVincents; goals: Joel Harrison 3, Murphy Stevens, Sam Devincents, Mack Holt 1.Game twoDJ Bombers 5.4 (34) d Franklin Hawks 4.5 (29)
Bombers best: Sam Slatterie, Chris Geosch, Banjo Blake, Harvey Boake; goals:
Sam Slatterie 2, Caleb Crisafulli, Antonio Raco, Harvey Boake 1.Hawks best: Beau Trenerry, Harrison Wilson, Wyatt Twite; goals: BeauTrenerry 4, Oliver Ryan 1.Thanks to all the parents and volunteers.
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