Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Round 3 Preview

Saturday sees all matches moved to Davis Oval in Nhill. The highlight being two top class junior matches scheduled to be played under lights. The Bandits take on the Raiders and the Warriors play the Leopards.

The Bandits – Raiders match is too close to call as both teams take good form into the match. The Bandits will be ably led by Jarryd Bendall with a strong supporting cast including Jack Jenetski, Lauren Bendall, Ben Smith, and Morgan Heenan. The Raiders have Kendal Meyer in attack and he will provide plenty of threat, while Tim Eastwood and Liam Wallis up back should make it difficult for the Bandits forwards.

In the second night match the undefeated Nhill Leopards take on the Warriors in what will be a very skilful match. The Leopards deserve to be favourites with a host attacking options, Brady Newcombe, Adrian Creek, Tom Cook, and Natalie Jones. Plus with Chris Jones in goal the team looks well balanced. Warriors Erin Blackwood, Sam Bone, Alex Wheaton and Mary Croot will need to be at their best for the Warriors to have a chance.

In earlier junior matches the Bombers should get by the Kookaburras. But expect the Kangaroos – Revengers match to be closer than recent results suggest. Even though the Kangaroos are the standout team at the moment, the Revengers have plenty of ability and if they can find a way to score they just may push the Kangaroos.

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