Match Previews | THE only team to beat Sandhurst this season, Gisborne will attempt the repeat the feat in Saturday’s 13th round in Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL senior footy action.
Second takes on first at Gisborne’s Gardiner Reserve from 2.20pm.
With conditions forecast to be cold and wet then being first-in and playing in front will be crucial.
When these clubs met in round six it was Gisborne which won the rematch of the ’24 grand finalists by two goals.
Back on home turf the Rob Waters-coached Bulldogs will be aiming to take the four points again.
Two of the league’s best on-ball groups will do battle.
Gisborne has ruckman Braidon Blake to team up with Brad Bernacki, James Gray and Jacob Murphy.
One of the Dragons’ prized recruits, Hugh Schmetzer has played well in the ruck and has great support from co-coach Lachlan Tardrew, Matt Wilkinson and co-captain Cooper Smith.
A Gisborne attack led by Pat McKenna, Harry Luxmoore and Matt Merrett will test Dragons’ defenders James Coghlan, Lachlan Wright and Will Brohm.
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