The reeds were also changed from the ground finish of the earlier type to a smooth milled finish.

The first goal of the Eagle Valley era was scored by Craig Mitchell who scored twice as the first game at the new ground finish with a 3-2 win for the home team.

Electrodes can have either a clean finish or a ground finish-clean finish electrodes have been chemically cleaned, while ground finish electrodes have been ground to a uniform size and have a polished surface, making them optimal for heat conduction.