Warriors starts return for BankWest Cup final showdown

Western Warriors Mike Hussey, Simon Katich, Jo Angel and Brendon Julian will make a six hour dash from Hobart to play in the final of the BankWest Cup at the WACA Ground this Sunday, 13 February, 2000.

Hussey will lead Wanneroo's charge for a first one-day title, while the presence of Katich, Angel and Julian will give three-time champions Midland-Guildford the tag of favourites going into the match.

The star quartet will represent the Western Warriors in Saturday's Mercantile Mutual Cup clash with Tasmania before beginning their journey home at 6.10am (3.10am Perth time) on Sunday morning.

They arrive in Perth at 9.25am and will head to the WACA for a 2.30pm start in the day/night fixture.

Wanneroo snuck into the final in dramatic circumstances after a semi-final tie with Willetton at Kingsway Reserve last Sunday. Wanneroo progressed with a superior quotient, while Midland-Guildford beat Subiaco-Floreat by 15 runs.

Undefeated this season, Wanneroo are hoping to go one better than last year when they were thrashed by Bayswater-Morley in the final at Fletcher Park.

The winner's collect a $3000 prize from BankWest. Hours of play at the WACA are 2.30pm to 5.45pm and 6.30pm-9.45pm.