Fresh from a week's rest, Werribee will take on Collingwood at home on Saturday afternoon.
It's eighth versus ninth in a vital clash to open round nine.
WHO: Werribee v Collingwood
WHERE AND WHEN: Avalon Airport Oval, Saturday June 4, 2:00pm EST
COVERAGE: NMFC on Twitter | Werribee FC on Twitter | Match reports and highlights post-game on NMFC.com.au.
TICKETS: Free entry for NMFC members upon presentation of membership card. Tickets available at gate - Adults $10, Concession/Children under 15/Pensioners $5
SUMMARY
After a last-gasp win against Box Hill, Werribee crashed back down to earth with a big defeat at the hands of Sandrigham away from home.
Collingwood had an impressive win a fortnight ago against Williamstown, with Travis Cloke kicking four goals, and Tyson Goldsack best afield.
The Tigers will welcome back some key players for a must-win game.
THE TEAMS
Werribee
B 17. A Mullett 34. J Tippett 26. D Nielson
HB 2. S Sherlock 91. L Hansen 37. W Fordham
C 39. M Hibberd 42. D Mountford 77. T Garner
HF 4. T Gribble 22. S Durdin 14. T Dumont
F 18. J Porter 35. A Black 38. M Daw
R 31. B Preuss 49. F Ray 13. R Clarke
Int 27. E Petterwood 25. D McFarlane 41. C Wagner 24. M Munro 10. J Maishman 65. J Malthouse 23. B McKay 33. E Vickers-Willis 7. J Jones
23P 56. R Barrack
Ryan Clarke has been in fine form in recent weeks.
Collingwood
B 55. R Pendlebury 17. J Marsh 41. T Golds
HB 26. M Williams 16. N Brown 27. M Goodyear
C 37. B Maynard 33. R Wills 43. A Oxley
HF 3. B MacAffer 6. T Goldsack 21. T Phillips
F 62. L Ferguson 44. C Gault 63. G Borthwick
R 15. J Witts 19. L Greenwood 14. J Aish
Int 70. M Hore 74. J Viola 52. L Wallace 53. J Hellier 58. B Moloney 65. L Howe 72. W Knight 61. N Gray 54. J Collopy 60. J Kelly 67. M Smith 66. D Hinkley
23P 76. A Indovino
THE AFL CONTINGENT
North Melbourne (Werribee)
Majak Daw's late call-up for the clash against Richmond means Braydon Preuss will have a big task on his hands against experienced Pie Jarrod Witts in the ruck.
Taylor Garner will play his first game for Werribee after he played with North Ballarat under the previous arrangement.
The small-forward returns from a hamstring injury, while Mitch Hibberd is back a knee injury.
Lachie Hansen will be a key inclusion is his comeback from concussion, while Farren Ray and Trent Dumont add an extra dimension through the midfield, returning from AFL duties.
Collingwood
Travis Cloke has been recalled to Magpies' AFL side, providing some relief for the Tigers' defenders.
Experiended heads Goldsack and Williams will be vital to Collingwood's chances.
THE VFL CONTINGENT
Werribee
Ethan Petterwood was a star through the midfield in a losing team two weeks ago, while Thomas Gribble was among the best.
Matt Hanson, Michael Sodomaco and Jake Wilson are all missing from the side after playing in the VFL state game.
WHAT THE COACH SAID
"We're refreshed after a weekend off. We're really looking forward to the weekend's game." - John Lamont
Tigers' coach John Lamont.
