Wizard Cup - Round 1

[TheRealBuzz]

There's only one week to go now, so I was just wondering how you think you'll line up.

I know that McKernan and Christou will definitely miss the match.
Anyone else? I've heard that Whittnal, Hickmott (who I love) and Mathew Allan may also not play.

Also who do you think the main players down back will be?
Manton would be the obvious choice at FB.
Prendergast looked all right last year, will he play CHB, or will someone like Hotten be used there?

From our side, I'd expect Phil Matera to miss the match because of injury, as well as possibly Jones, Williams and Glass.
Plus guys like Banners, Morrison, Siera and Prior are still recovering from their knee operations.

Watch out for Cousins, Gardiner, Wirrpunda and Merenda who have been great in the two prac matches.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Expect the Blues to rest a few senior players on top of the injuries they have.

I expect all fringe players to get a run and a couple of rookies. Considering the lack of tall defenders this year and the injuries we have copped, I expect the Blues to use this to have a look at possible players rather than go for the win.