Bridgenorth and Hillwood on collision course in Premier Division

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propertyHome/Sport/FootballBridgenorth and Hillwood on collision course in Premier DivisionBy Josh PartridgeUpdated May 2 2019 - 10:57pm, first published 5:00pmBy Josh PartridgeUpdated May 2

2019 - 10:57pm, first published 5:00pmFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyReturning: Bridgenorth superstar Luke Duncan returns from injury as the Parrots shape for their Hillwood showdown.

Picture: Phillip Biggs Undefeated competition favourites Bridgenorth and Hillwood are set for a major collision that could foreshadow premier division's September action.

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from their opponents last week as the Parrots overran Bracknell by 42 points and the Sharks too good for Rocherlea in an 82-point percentage boost.

Hillwood coach Nathan Lowe predicts the game to be a battle of the centre third.

"It's always a tough win over there and to be honest it's something we haven't done too much," he said.

Three time best-and-fairest winner Luke Duncan shapes to be a massive inclusion for the Parrots as they look to improve on their performance last week with coach Brady Demeijer admitting it

wasn't their best footy.

"There's always plenty of good clashes against Hillwood which go both ways but we always back ourselves in to do the job at home," Demeijer said.

Jacob Hawkins returns for Rocherlea as the side face a tough task in Longford. Picture: Phillip Biggs. Also undefeated through their three games this season and shaping to be heavy

premiership contenders are LONGFORD, who take on Rocherlea.

North Launceston young gun Kasey Curtis plays his first game for the Country Tigers as they prepare for one of the toughest tasks of facing Rocherlea at home.

"Rocherlea is tough up there every time you play them, being an experienced and good outfit," coach Beau Thorp said.

Rocherlea coach Andrew Cox-Goodyer was impressed with his side's willingness to compete against Hillwood but will be looking to sustain that effort.

Jacob Hawkins, Luke Pearton and Mitchell Cordell all return to improve the side's core with Cox-Goodyer believing stopping the combination of Jackson Blair and Daniel Berry will be key.

"Their results are good but they are still a bit of an unknown to us as local players like Blair and Berry have performed well so we will look to negate that," Cox-Goodyer said.

Dual-premiership coach Leigh Harding returns for South Launceston. Picture: Scott Gelston SOUTH LAUNCESTON come back refreshed after almost a month of football off as they lock horns with

Bracknell at Youngtown Oval.

Taking a full week off over Easter and training through the bye, coach Aaron Viney believes the Bulldogs can improve after a solid hit-out against Bridgenorth.

"Facing Bracknell this week, both sides have lost several players but they still have quality players in Callum Mulder, Jack Dyer, Corry Goodluck and Glen Dawson. They have experience so we

have to be cautious," Viney said.

Pleased with an attitude improvement and willingness to compete for three quarters last week, Bracknell coach Andrew Philpott is seeking a four-quarter effort.

"If we bring the same intensity and attitude against South, I can't see why we can't win," he said.

The home side lose Gareth Holt but will be boosted by the inclusion of two-time premiership coach Leigh Harding with the Redlegs facing a possible six changes through work and injury.

Scottsdale's Jonty Saville returns to the seniors after a weekend in Melbourne. DELORAINE stands in the way of Scottsdale as they aim to pick up their first win of the season in a tough task

away from home.

With basic skill error a focus after last week's loss, the Magpies gain Jonty Saville and Rohan Lester for a clash that Geoff Mohr believes will be a speedy battle.

"They've obviously improved from last year and from all accounts they are quite fast," Mohr said.

"They've recruited well from down the coast and I think we are going to have to limit their speed and run on the outside."

Coming off a disappointing encounter last weekend, Deloraine coach Brad Powe took the positives out of the boys' frustration.

"This is a huge contest for us against someone who made the top three last year and are hungry to hit the winners list," Powe said.

Tyson Gardam, Matthew Mitchell, Simon Eastley and Matthew Griffin are all looking to return strongly for the Kangaroos.

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