Redemption is the order of the day for the Bull Sharks against GPS in round 15.
The Premier Men want to atone for last week’s poor showing while Colts 1 are still hurting from their last clash with the Gallopers.
Premier Men
Last time they met:
Rd 5, 2024 at The Canal
Bull Sharks won 26-17
The opposition:
They are a very big forward pack and have some very dangerous contracted Reds players. They are desperate to hold on to their spot in the top four so it will be a very tough game.
Shuffling the magnets:
We are hoping to have the return of Jack Winchester, he will have to do a fitness test on Thursday. We’re looking to change the personnel of our back three as well.
One to watch:
Vinnie Quigley will be much better after his first game in First Grade for a quite a while.
The focus:
Our physicality in our defence needs to be better than last week.
The final word:
It’s an opportunity to redeem themselves from last week’s low point of the season.
With Mick Heenan.
Premier Women
Last time they met:
Rd 5, 2024 at The Canal.
Bull Sharks won 41-12.
The opposition:
They're tough and aggressive up front, which is always a good challenge for us and one we look forward too.
Shuffling the magnets:
Hopefully we can welcome the return of a few of our backs back into the mix, Gabrielle Rivers, a standout player in last season’s campaign, will look to return from injury.
Cobie Jane Morgan and Ariana Hira will also be welcome additions.
Ones to watch:
Eva Doblo made her debut on the wing last week and was very impressive in attack, will look to see if she can continue her form.
The focus:
We were happy with the hit-out last week and will look to continue to build on that performance again this week.
With Shannon Symon.
Colts 1
Last time they met:
Rd 5, 2024 at The Canal.
Bull Sharks lost 40-5.
On reflection:
Last time we met we got hammered. It was a day where we didn’t show up mentally.
The opposition:
They have a good lineout and move the ball really well, they have lost a few games but all have been extremely close so they will determined to beat us.
Shuffling the magnets:
We have lost Oliver James who has gone overseas for a month and Josh Horua is away. Will Carter comes in and Cal Simpson Is back from U18 representative duties.
One to watch:
Will Carter has been unlucky not to start more, he's very tough and physical on defence.
The focus:
Our focus is to keep building our strengths around set piece and attacking the channels. Tackle height with the new law was always going to challenge a few players and we are seeing that in our penalty count so we will keep working on that.
The final word:
We are looking to reverse an embarrassing result last time we played and will be more direct and physical this time around.
With Rico Gear.