David HardingLaunceston a good measure for Dockers
July 10th 2010 08:44
Sourced: The Advocate
by BY MARTIN AGATYN
BURNIE has been one of the most improved sides in the Tasmanian State League in recent weeks but the young Dockers will find out just how much they have improved when they meet Launceston at West Park today.
The Blues started the season slowly but have won their last six and are second on the ladder.
Burnie started the season much better and defeated Launceston early, but the Blues are a much better side than in that encounter.
Launceston will also be out to turn around a fairly poor record at West Park.
Elijah Taylor is back in the Dockers' line-up and his goal kicking ability will be an asset today.
Youngster Brodie Mihocek has impressed since making his debut a few weeks ago and could sneak under the Launceston radar and bag a few valuable majors as well.
On-ballers Luke Shackleton and Darren Banham and midfielder Kade Munday have been great leaders on-field for the Dockers over the past few weeks and will need to do the same today to give the home side any chance of victory.
The battle between Banham and dynamic Blues skipper Scott Stephens will be a highlight of the match.
Banham will require the best of his defensive play to give him the edge.
Matthew Stephenson has also been good in the ruck for the Dockers all season, but will come up against an athletic opponent Andrea Miar.
Stephenson will need to be at his best to nullify his spring-heeled opponent.
Rudy Barrett will have a big job defending Blues goalsneak Brian Finch, who has kicked some big totals this season, but will have good support from Tyson Weller and James Plant.
by BY MARTIN AGATYN
BURNIE has been one of the most improved sides in the Tasmanian State League in recent weeks but the young Dockers will find out just how much they have improved when they meet Launceston at West Park today.
The Blues started the season slowly but have won their last six and are second on the ladder.
Burnie started the season much better and defeated Launceston early, but the Blues are a much better side than in that encounter.
Launceston will also be out to turn around a fairly poor record at West Park.
Elijah Taylor is back in the Dockers' line-up and his goal kicking ability will be an asset today.
Youngster Brodie Mihocek has impressed since making his debut a few weeks ago and could sneak under the Launceston radar and bag a few valuable majors as well.
On-ballers Luke Shackleton and Darren Banham and midfielder Kade Munday have been great leaders on-field for the Dockers over the past few weeks and will need to do the same today to give the home side any chance of victory.
The battle between Banham and dynamic Blues skipper Scott Stephens will be a highlight of the match.
Banham will require the best of his defensive play to give him the edge.
Matthew Stephenson has also been good in the ruck for the Dockers all season, but will come up against an athletic opponent Andrea Miar.
Stephenson will need to be at his best to nullify his spring-heeled opponent.
Rudy Barrett will have a big job defending Blues goalsneak Brian Finch, who has kicked some big totals this season, but will have good support from Tyson Weller and James Plant.
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