Gaynor chases way to honour late father in grand final

Gerard Gaynor died suddenly in January and his 25-year-old son hopes to end a tough season on a high when Wagga City faces off against South Wagga in the grand final at McPherson Oval this weekend.

"I would be a nice thing to do," Gaynor said.

"We were looking pretty good before he passed away and he was pretty happy with how we travelling so if we could win one for him it would be pretty good."

Gaynor was part of the Lake Albert side who denied South Wagga a premiership two years ago.

He hopes to be able to repeat the dose after returning to his junior club this season.

"Hopefully we can get the biscuits again over South Wagga," Gaynor said.

"It was good last time."

Weather played a big role in the 2018 grand final, with rain washing out most of day two of the clash.

The match finished in a draw with the Bulls taking the spoils after finishing as minor premiers.

Gaynor is looking to have a bigger impact this time around.

Following the death of his father, Gaynor spent some time in second grade but put in his two best performances of the season leading into finals.

It included an unbeaten 28 against his former club, plus two wickets in their clash with Kooringal Colts.

Gaynor is looking for another strong effort in the match that matters most.

After six seasons with Lake Albert, Gaynor elected to return to his junior club.

Not only has it helped him get into a grand final but helped him on a personal level.

"I went back to my junior club and I've loved it," Gaynor said.

"They have been unreal to me, especially through the passing of dad.

"It has been good."

Gaynor has enjoyed how they've supported their younger ranks, with four teenagers to take their place in the grand final, and has used the season as a chance to learn from some of the most experienced cricketers in the competition.

"They are pretty good with their youngsters and there is a good club moral," he said.

"If you are there to learn you are always going to get taught."

However Gaynor has had an interrupted lead into the grand final after missing training on Tuesday night.

Downed by a vomitting bug, the 25-year-old expects to be fitting fit to take on the Blues.

"I've come good now."

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