Natimuk United v Southern Mallee Giants
SOUTHERN Mallee Giants coach Kelly Gray said with a full team ready to go she is expected the game to play out very even.
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“We need to start strong and our attack needs to have a good first quarter to give us the confidence for the rest of the game,” she said.
Gray said they will use the first quarter to work out how Natimuk United moves the ball in attack.
Natimuk United player Shannon Couch is on Gray’s radar.
“Looking at the stats this year she is the one scoring most of their goals,” she said.
“She is quite dominant, I think it will be important to put good defensive pressure all down the court so we can stop the ball getting to her.”
“It is not just the keeper’s job to deny her the ball.”
Gray believes consistency is key for her side in the match.
“Emma Ubergang in center always performs consistently and we have a few strong defenders in Anne Noonan, Caitlin Hickey and Courtney Wareham.”
“It will be a matter of match-ups and seeing what combinations work best on the day as we push to get the points,” she said.
Edenhope-Apsley v Pimpinio
ON 16 points each, Edenhope-Apsley and Pimpinio are looking for wins to lock themselves into finals positions.
Pimpinio coach, Marnie Lehman, and Shae-Lea Fischer are out this week with injuries
Lehman said B grade players will be brought up to fill the gaps in mid-court and defence.
“Even though we are down, our defence, mid-court and attack areas are still very strong,” she said.
Edenhope-Apsley coach Leonie Lang expected to win.
“I won’t underestimate Pimpinio I think they’ll come out strong,” she said.
“Our defence end is strong but we hope to improve on our attack.”
Lang said now that it is half way into the season they are starting to take it very seriously. “We’ve struggled against the top teams so we need to win against those vying for the finals positions.”
Kalkee v Noradjuha-Quantong
LOOKING to keep up a winning streak, Noradjuha-Quantong will be fighting for another victory.
Kalkee will have its work cut out for them if they are after a win.
Noradjuha-Quantong are looking to rise up the ladder to secure its position.
Laharum v Rupanyup
THE undefeated Laharum will likely come away with another win against a Rupanyup side that will have to work hard to be in the match.
Swifts v Harrow Balmoral
SWIFTS have a tough game ahead against Harrow-Balmoral. The Southern Roos are after the points to keep their position.
Jeparit-Rainbow v Taylors Lake
A FIRST win of the season is up fro grabs when Jeparit-Rainbow and Taylor Lake clash at Rainbow on Saturday.
