It is not often sport leads the Weekend Wrap but with the Marist Brothers Rams first grade in the Grand Final for the first time since 2004, they deserve to lead the charge.

Not only has the first grade side made the Grand Final in 2020, the Ramettes are looking to avenge last years heartbreaking loss and the Under 18's will be looking to win a Grand Final not only for themselves, but for two team mates who were tragically killed in separate car accidents three weeks apart. The funeral for 17 year old Jaylan Stewart was only this morning. Both boys have been named on the bench as a sign of love and respect.

(Rams U18's celebrate. Photo: Christine Butcher)

Marist Brothers Rams President Paul O'Neil said "Ballina will be favourites but we can do it, you have to be in the big dance to have a chance and the boys have put themselves in a position to win it."

"We're proud of the teams, it's been a tough year for the club, especially recently."

All the grand final games will be against Ballina and in Ballina at Kingsford Smith Park tomorrow with the following kick off times:

• Ramettes 11:30am
• Under 18's 1pm
• First Grade 4:20pm

If you can head down the Bruxner highway to give your support, I am sure the Rams and Ramettes will appreciate it. Entry is $10.

Another event that begins its season tomorrow is the Lismore Speedway. As with all things COVID, there is a cap of 500 for race fans to enjoy the entertainment with the first race at 5:30pm. Here is the line-up for opening: Night V 8 Dirt Modifieds, Street Stocks, Production Sedans, Junior Sedans, Wingless sprints, National 4’s, V 8 Dirt Modifieds.

David Lander will be happy about the weather forecast for the weekend with no rain forecast until a possible shower and thunderstorm Sunday afternoon or evening when the winds change to Northerly's pick up intensity. It will feel like a typical summers weekend with maximums of 30 and 31 degrees.

The markets begin with the fresh farmers produce at the Lismore Showgrounds from 8am tomorrow. The Farmers Markets has plenty of flowers in full bloom.

The Blue Knob Community Markets kick off at 8:30 with both running until 11am.

Sunday sees another Lismore Car Boot Market hit the Lismore Showgrounds with seedlings the go for the avid 'grow your own' gardeners. If you want to beat the heat get in when the gates open at 7:30 and close at 3pm.

Neil Marks' Blog tomorrow morning talks about Tuesday's Council meeting where there was interesting and often passionate debates about the Santin Quarry and the Lismore Lake Pool.

The cheapest petrol can be found in the usual spots with United on Ballina Road selling unleaded E10 for 112.9 while unleaded 91 is 114.9 there and at the Caltex at the Square. The cheapest U98 is 123.9 at the independent on the corner of Terania and Tweed Streets in South Lismore while diesel car owners should spend 117.5 or 117.9 in a number of locations down town either on Ballina Road or in South Lismore.

As always with the Weekend Wrap, here is a fun way to end the week;