Match Previews | MACORNA coach Fergus Payne marks a return to play when the Tigers take on Marong in this Saturday’s sixth round in Bendigo Bank Loddon Valley FNL senior footy.

The Tigers and Panthers will play at Macorna Recreation Reserve from 2.15pm.

After serving a three-match suspension, Payne will lead the Tigers against the reigning premier.

It’s fourth against first in the Tigers’ den.

Macorna is on the rebound from a 32-point loss to Newbridge.

Stung by a big loss to Pyramid Hill in round four, Marong bounced back to end Bridgewater’s unbeaten streak last Saturday.

There’s plenty of goalscoring power in the Macorna and Marong line-ups.

The Macorna attack includes Dimitri Fasoulis, Seb Erharter, Kieran Foley and Will Meharry.

Leading goalkickers for Marong are Cooper Hale, Brad Matthews, Noah McCaig and Shaun Knott.

Key players for the yellow and black include Hunter Anset, Sam and Toby Whinfield, and Broden and Xavier Wishart.

Players to watch for Marong include Michael Bradbury, Nathan Devanny, Jimmy Gadsden, Corey Gregg and Jai Gretgrix.

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