After getting back on track with a thrilling victory last week, Werribee travels to Sandringham looking to string consecutive wins together.
It’s fourth v sixth on the ladder, in what should be a high quality encounter at Trevor Barker Oval.
WHO: Sandringham v Werribee
WHERE AND WHEN: Trevor Barker Oval, Sunday May 22, 2:00pm EST
COVERAGE: NMFC on Twitter | Werribee FC on Twitter | Match reports and highlights post-game on NMFC.com.au.
TICKETS: Available at gate - Adults $10, Concession/Children under 15/Pensioners $5
SUMMARY
After two home games in a row, Werribee is back on the road. With four wins from five games in 2016, the Tigers have a chance to create some space between themselves and Sandringham.
Sandringham is looking to bounce back from a loss to the ladder-leading Casey Scorpions. The Zebras have won four of the last five clashes against Werribee, including a 13-point, come from behind victory in the most recent meeting.
Werribee is one game ahead of Sandringham, with both sides having next week off due to a bye.
THE TEAMS
Werribee
B: Wilson, Tippett, Petterwood
HB: Vickers-Willis, Durdin, Wagner
C: McFarlane, Hanson, Fordham
HF: Mountford, Black, Clarke
F: Daw, McKay, Sherlock
Fol: Preuss, Gribble, Sodomaco
Int From: Munro, Sharp, King, Pickering, Nielson, Meredith, Hussey, Mennen, Xavier, Conway, Maishman, Corbett
Photo: Jonathan Di Maggio
Sandringham
B: Simpkin, Fisher, Lee
HB: Noone, Goddard, Murdoch
C: McKenzie, Acres, Templeton
HF: Dunstan, Dennis-Lane, Lonie
F: Shenton, McCartin, Sinclair
Fol: Holmes, Answerth, Minchington
Int From: Le Grice, Kreymborg, Curren, Delaney, Wilkins, Cook, Saunders, Rice, Longer, Pierce, White, Wright, Lok
THE AFL CONTINGENT
North Melbourne (Werribee)
Back in the VFL side after one match at AFL level, Majak Daw will be looking to build on his promising form.
He’ll likely split ruck duties with Braydon Preuss, who played his best game for Werribee last week. With 43 hit-outs against Box Hill, the 206 centimetre ruckman was a force at stoppages.
Down back Joel Tippett, Daniel Nielson and Ed Vickers-Willis are continuing to find form after injuries interrupted their pre-seasons. For Tippett and Nielson it will be their second game for the year, while it’s Vickers-Willis’ third.
St Kilda (Sandringham)
Jack Lonie will turn out for the Zebras after being omitted from the AFL side, while Tom Lee has been in good form holding down a key defensive post.
Daniel McKenzie was one of Sandringham’s best in last week’s loss to Casey, amassing 25 disposals, 10 marks and five tackles. The 20-year-old has been important to the side’s midfield.
THE VFL CONTINGENT
Werribee
As usual Matt Hanson will be relied upon to have his regular influence through the middle of the ground. A regular in the best players from week to week, the 21-year-old has been one of the most important Tigers this season, including the North-listed contingent.
Sandringham
Former Saint and Swan Trent Dennis-Lane is arguably the most important of the Sandringham-listed forwards, despite only having played three games so far for the year.
The skipper of the Zebras, Dennis-Lane kicked three goals last week and has been named at centre half forward.
