Match Peeviews | As we head into the abbreviated second round of matches, the bottom five sides get another opportunity on Saturday to measure progress on their first meet with a cheeky eye on manufacturing a major upset against five sides currently inside the top six.
The Cobras owe coach Jason Williams and their fans a buy-in this week when they host competition benchmark Melton at Maddingley Park.
When you're not expected to win, you can go about the task in two ways - accept the likelihood of defeat and play accordingly or 'dig in' and have a crack. At least, provide some resistance with a pride in the jumper performance.
The Cobras effort won't be judged on win or loss, for the Bloods have won 30 of their last 34 games, an amazing achievement. For the same period the Cobras have won 13. So even with their backs to the wall, the Cobras can impact.
Win a quarter or win a half will be the 'real' expectations on the Cobras who are likely to play in front of a big crowd. It's the perfect segue ahead of the clubs Round 13 local derby against Darley.
