Sport
28 April, 2023
First real test for Panthers
ALL-CONQUERING Marong has its first big test on Saturday when up against the side it was lucky to avoid in last year’s grand final, Pyramid Hill. The Bulldogs faltered against Marong in the semi-final and then came up against a momentum-charged...
ALL-CONQUERING Marong has its first big test on Saturday when up against the side it was lucky to avoid in last year’s grand final, Pyramid Hill.
The Bulldogs faltered against Marong in the semi-final and then came up against a momentum-charged Bridgewater in the preliminary final to miss an end of season crack at the Panthers.
Pyramid Hill is the only side to have beaten Marong in three years. This weekend’s assignment will be tough for the Bulldogs who have plenty of pace and skill around the ground but perhaps are relying on the fleet-footed Bailey George too much to kick needed goals.
Marong has power around the square with Grenfell and Robins and this may prove the difference unless Pyramid Hill puts its A game on the ground for four quarters.
Inglewood, having cracked open the winning seal, travels north to Mitiamo and will be favoured to score the points.
The Woodies are far superior to last year’s outfit that more than challenged Mitiamo.
Fast forward 12 months and Inglewood has greater flexibility across the midfield - the Polak brothers have been useful gets - while Mitiamo has definitely dropped a few cogs.
Bridgewater should find redemption against Newbridge. The Mean Machine is blending youth and experience, a similar pattern to last year, while Newbridge is battling Maiden Gully for the title of the league’s biggest paradox.
Bears Lagoon Serpentine should add to its early season buoyancy and glamour, proving too strong for the rebuilding Calivil.