Sport
30 June, 2023
Reunions and season rejuvenation
WEDDERBURN will be out to impress former premiership stars and keep in touch with the North Central league top four by turning the tables on Wycheproof Narraport on Saturday. The Redbacks will host a reunion of their 2013 flag side - captain Danny...
WEDDERBURN will be out to impress former premiership stars and keep in touch with the North Central league top four by turning the tables on Wycheproof Narraport on Saturday.
The Redbacks will host a reunion of their 2013 flag side - captain Danny Benaim, current coach Sam Barnes and Jacob deAruago almost certain to be on the field for the clash
But a question mark hangs over Adam Postle after his back injury last week. Training tonight will determine whether Postle is considered for selection.
The Donaldson Park clash and old flag stars around the boundary could give Wedderburn the spur to reverse the 39-point loss to Wycheproof Narraport back in round two.
A win would lift Wedderburn to one game outside the four, behind Donald who has the bye this round. Wycheproof Narraport is half a game ahead of Wedderburn at the moment.
And Boort, also hosting a past players day on Saturday, can use its home ground clash against Charlton to also jump ahead and likely boost percentage.
The Pies had their biggest win of the season over Charlton back in April, coming out 83 points ahead.
The Blues have certainly improved since the opening rounds but Boort should have too much strength, particularly in defence, to not win again.
The only question will be the margin: if the Pies can kick with some accuracy a big victory is on the cards and would set the scene for the return encounter against Wycheproof Narraport the following week.
Boort and Wyche played out a draw in round three despite the Pies having five more scoring shots.
And there will be a fair bit of interest when Birchip Watchem takes on Sea Lake Nandaly this Saturday. If anyone can stop the Tigers, it’s the Bulls.