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Country showdown in the City
Two of the region's powerhouse country sides will travel to the city to play in this year’s McDonald's Cup Elimination Final. 2013 Grand-Finalists Dalby will start this game as red hot favourites but the Redback's will be quietly confident heading into this encounter.
Both sides boast impressive offensive and defensive units respectively.
Warwick are slightly stronger up front, with forwards Jack Fletcher and Anthony Hansen impact the scoreboard the most this season. Fletcher is the more talked about forward and usually gets the number one defender. However, it has been Hansen who has gone about his business without any fuss in 2014.
Hansen has kicked a total of 25 goals this season, averaging just under 2-goals per game. His ability to kick goals at crucial times will play a pivotal role in this elimination final.
For Dalby, they rely more heavily on an even spread of goal-kickers with a number of forwards and midfielders kicking goals this season. The Swans most potent line however isn't their attack, it is the Swannies defensive unit.
Led by Macen Allen and Samuel Daff for a majority of the season, the Swans ability to transition the footy from half-back into a scoring opportunity is first class and something Redback's must be mindful of.
Warwick will need to be mindful of star Swan Riley Easton, who can slice opposition sides apart with his second to none ball use. Easton should expect some close attention in this final.
Definitely a game worth watching, as the next generation of country stars are on show in the city.
Match Details
Dalby Swans Vs. Warwick Redback's
12:30pm bounce
Gold Park, Toowoomba
Saturday 30th August
Last 3 matches
Rd 15, 2014 - Dalby 8.12 (60) def. Warwick 1.4 (10)
Rd 11, 2014 - Dalby 8.4 (58) def. Warwick 7.9 (51)
Rd 6, 2014 - Dalby 13.7 (85) def. Warwick 5.8 (38)
Game Changers
Dalby - Riley Easton: Natural leader that has experienced quite a few high intensity finals. Used mainly across half-back/quarter-back role for majority of the season, Easton also has the ability to go on-ball. His hand and foot skills are exceptional and he can win games on his own boot.
Warwick - Glen Roulston: The rugged defender will no doubt go Town but what makes Roulston a game-changer for the Reddies is his ability to run and carry off half-back. He will also do the team things and lift his side on his 1%ers.
Last Modified on 01/09/2014 11:28
