Match Preview | Although the top 6 is already sorted there is still plenty to play out with the finals standings yet to be determined ahead of the September action.

 The Devils host the Roosters in a perfectly timed hitout ahead of arguably the most even BFNL finals series on recent record.

Dead Rubber? Nah, not for these two coaches who will embrace every last minute to be cherry ripe for their respective final’s campaigns.

The cat and mouse decision to rest players on the err of caution hasn’t been in the forefront of mind for these two, rather another opportunity to build connection and continuity with ‘games-in’ given their injury troubles.

While some teams would prefer an easier lead up into the post season, coaches Dan Jordan and Clint Proctor see it differently.

Jordan has gone on the record in recent campaigns wanting a physical challenge while Proctor agreed (last year) in favour of the dual premiership coach’s theory.

Expect a full-dress rehearsal on Saturday minus any plan B reveals from the men with the magnets.

Let the players play they say, and that you can count on.

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