by Dogwatcher » Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:35 pm
Mallee Match Preview –18/8/2007
First Semi Final at Murrayville
BDT v Pinnaroo
An in form BDT take on an inconsistent Pinnaroo in the First Semi Final this week.
BDT have been improving each week and look to be playing their best football at the right time of the year. Clint Richardson is in doubt & Jarvis Webb will not play this week. Jack Zacker & Jarren Crabb will not be available from College unless BDT get through this week.
Lachlan & Josh Richardson are in good form in the midfield and will welcome the support of Mark Vandeleur & Luke Remfry who will return this week. Greg Nunan is strong up forward and compliments Shane Binns, Matt Schilling & Nathan Todd. Dustin Head is a good midfielder who can push forward & kick goals. Ben Hooper, Andrew Perry & Aaron Freeman are good rebounding defenders with Michael Brighton effective in attack or defence.
Pinnaroo are hard to assess. After big wins over Peake & Lameroo, they were outplayed by Murrayville last week. Matt Standley is a valuable inclusion late in the year and Jimmy Struck is a goal kicking small forward. Wade Nickolls is returning to top form with Chad Nickolls having a good year in ruck. Sunyl Vogt will need to be in his best form with Paul Pitkin & Leith Dabinett important in the midfield.
Brad Moyle & Heath Nickolls are reliable defenders, but Pinnaroo may lack rebound from defence.
The big Murrayville oval should suit BDT and they can win & advance further into the finals.
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