There is no love lost between the two outfits, who will clash heads for a spot in the big dance for the fifth consecutive season.
Since the first semi-final encounter in the 2016-17 season — which Cobram won — the ledger sits at two apiece ahead of Saturday's match at Barooga Recreation Reserve.
“Everyone's really excited to make another semi-final, it's the fifth in a row against Barooga which is pretty remarkable,” Cobram coach Adam Harwood said.
“There is usually a bit of extra feeling whenever we play each other. But that's the beauty of having two border town clubs who are two very competitive outfits.
“We know it's going to be a close match. Barooga has got a great line-up and we stack up pretty even with them.”
Barooga skipper Matt Jaensch reiterated Harwood's thoughts on the clash.
“We know it's going to be a tough contest. Cobram are a quality outfit and it's always a good game whenever we do play,” Jaensch said.
“They have strengths on both sides of their game. Their batting and bowling are very strong.”
Barooga had the last laugh in the most recent semi-final clash, thumping the Tigers by 10 wickets in a crushing victory.
Harwood said his charges were determined to reverse the result this time around.
“Last year was disappointing, but hopefully we can bounce back on the weekend,” he said.
“Everyone is super keen to get out there and they are ready to go.
“I think who ever can get off to a good start with the bat and not lose any wickets in the top-order will go close in winning.
“It's key to build a platform and have a strong start.”
Despite finishing in third spot behind Cobram on the ladder, and losing both hit-outs during the season, Barooga enters finals action in a rich vein of form.
Jaensch and his troops came within a whisker of toppling competition heavyweight Deniliquin in round 14 and had to settle for a draw in the rain-affected contest.
“We've been tracking well at the moment, it's always nice to enter finals with a bit of form,” Jaensch said.
“I know we didn't get the win (against Deni), but that effort gave us the confidence and belief that we can knock off quality sides like Cobram and Deni.
“We can't wait to get out there and give it a red-hot crack.”
● Looking back on the round 15 encounters, Nathalia won the do-or-die contest against Katamatite.
The Purples booked a spot in the post-season, and a date with Deniliquin, with a convincing six-wicket win.
A match-winning unbeaten ton from skipper Brodie Ross (100 not out) guided Nathalia to 4-226.
Barooga and Deniliquin enjoyed comfortable victories against Tocumwal and Cobram-Yarroweyah United respectively.
Semi-final fixture
Deniliquin Rhinos v Nathalia at Cobram Showgrounds
Cobram v Barooga at Barooga Recreation Reserve
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