Match Previews | CASTLEMAINE’S fighting to prove it belongs in the top five when it tackles Sandhurst in this Saturday’s ninth round of Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL senior footy.

The Bailey Henderson-coached Magpies are perched on the fifth rung following a big win against Broadford last round.

Now it’s a massive test on Sandhurst’s turf when the clash at Queen Elizabeth Oval in Bendigo kicks off at 2.20pm.

By Saturday evening the Magpies may have slipped down as the sixth-placed Eaglehawk plays at Broadford.

Castlemaine showed plenty of attacking flair as it kicked 35 goals against Broadford last Saturday at The Railway Hotel Oval in Camp Reserve.

Coach of the previous two seasons, Michael Hartley led the way on 15 majors.

The Bailey Henderson-coached Magpies face an opponent which will bring a lot more pressure to every contest.

As Castlemaine dominated against the Roos, Sandhurst made a brilliant second-half fightback at Gisborne to beat the Bulldogs by 11 points.

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