Match of the Day Preview: Round Sixteen
By Evan Tudor
MATCH OF THE DAY – SATURDAY 8TH AUGUST
Spotswood v Albion (TIV Division 1 Senior Men)
Donald McLean Reserve, Spotswood
Match start time: 2:10pm
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WFNL Match of the Day will head to Donald McLean Reserve for a finals-shaping clash between Spotswood (7th, 8-7) and Albion (5th, 10-5).
After both sides had their five-game winning streaks broken last weekend, the Woodsmen and the Cats will be eager to put a win on the board and edge closer towards a finals ticket.
When Spotswood and Albion last met, it was the Cats that held firm, singing the song after a 15.12 (102) to 9.11 (65) comprehensive victory.
Daniel Rosenzweig was a standout in that match kicking five goals, but a quiet day at the office last weekend saw him be held to zero for the first time this season.
With 46 goals from just 14 appearances next to his name, the star Catter has a chance to return to form and snare the half-century.
Albion will look to strengthen its attack on Saturday with some key ball-getters across the ground, with Joshua Bench achieving 30-disposal averages alongside the McPherson duo in Caleb and Darcy.
In what is a very tight finals race, picking up the four points in this contest would make the run home a more comfortable one for Albion, but Spotswood remain in contention and is surely up for the challenge.
Sitting two wins outside the top five, the Woodsmen must pick up a win in this game and keep doing so if they want a sniff at September action.
Although it came to a close last weekend, the green and gold’s five-game winning streak is firm evidence of what this Spotswood side can produce.
Featuring in all 15 matches and being named the best in seven, James Cleaver has had an exciting year for Spotty with averages of 25 touches per game.
Harley Walshe is another impressive player for the side, boasting a club-leading 32 goals from 15 matches.
It’s set to be an exciting game over at Donald McLean Reserve, and the outcome may just provide some more clarity into this year’s final five.