SEVEN-time Innes Medal winner Tom Vadlja didn't think he would get another grand final opportunity, and he won't take this weekend's game for granted.

Now into his early fifties, the SCA legend is still playing an important role for Mildura East, who are into their first premiership play-off since their last flag in 2013.

Vadlja, who has made 486 runs and taken 19 wickets for the campaign, is on...