THE Kookaburra Cup one-day final begins tonight with the rapidly improved Woorinen battling long-time powerhouses Nyah District under lights at the Swan Hill Showgrounds.

The Tigers have missed finals for the past five seasons and suddenly find themselves atop of the A-grade ladder and competing in their first Kookaburra Cup final since their 2013 triumph.

Woorinen captain Jason Mangiameli said ...