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Match of the Round
Wallsend v South Wallsend
Sunday 22nd April, 2:30 pm
Walker Fields
Last start: Wallsend lost 4-2 to Warners Bay, South Wallsend beat Adamstown 3-1
Position on ladder: Wallsend 4th, 7 points; South Wallsend 5th, 6 points
Squad news
Both sides are expected to be at full strength with the possibility of a few changes to South Wallsend.
What the coaches say
Wallsend coach Marc Hingston says his side is feeling fresh after the bye last weekend.
“With three games in a week, I wanted to freshen them up to finish round one on a high,” Hingston said.
“They have played some really good football in the first round and their work ethic at training has been outstanding.
“This week is an opportunity to reward themselves by consolidating a spot in the top 3 or 4.”
South Wallsend coach Kevin Farley says his side is looking forward to the challenge and expects it to be a close game.
Bottom line
It’s shaping up to be a strong contest with both sides competing for a spot in the top four. Wallsend has had a mixed bag of results but has shown they are capable of competing with the best. The Devils having the bye last weekend is a huge advantage and will certainly benefit them heading into the match. The fleet-footed trio of Laura Hall, Sass Seaborn and Libby Copus-Brown are dangerous in attack and if South Wallsend want to keep their winning streak alive, they will need to be at their very best. South Wallsend will be out to assert their dominance and if they are at full strength, they are well on their way to grabbing their third straight win. Both teams are continually improving which paves the way for an exciting match.