Match Previews | It's first against second as Hay hosts Ultima in this Saturday’s ninth round of senior footy action in the Golden Rivers season.

The showdown between the Lions and Roos kicks off at 2.25pm.

When these teams last met in round four it was Hay which marked a 40-23 victory on home turf.

The Lions are unbeaten in their pursuit of back-to-back premierships.

Among the key match-ups will be Hay co-captain Brad Pocock at centre half-back against Matt Taverna, and Lions’ co-captain Kenneth Jubb at centre half-forward opposed to Jamie Nicholas.

In the ruck contests Hay has James Moran to take on Quinn Grey.

A talented Lions attack includes Dean Aylett, Daniel Zambon and Angus Gardiner up against Mitch and Tyler Makepeace and Ryan Featherby.

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