The fifth placed Kenmore Seniors take on seventh placed Caloundra on Saturday afternoon it what many predict will be a hard fought encounter.
Coming off two consecutive victories the Bears are starting to display the form that took them to an undefeated premiership last season.
The mid-field is starting to get on top of their opponents; this gives the forwards the chance of kicking a winning total. The backline is beginning to gel together and the return of Ryan Rule last weekend proved to be a catalyst for the strong backline performance.
The running game that worked handsomely last season for the Bears has returned in previous weeks and is an ominous sign for Caloundra.
Tristan Shaw made a promising return to first grade football last weekend and with a game under his belt will be eager to impress the selectors.
Damien Joyce has been ruled out for 10 weeks after snapping a tendon in his hand during last weekend's thrashing of Alex Hills. It's sad news for Joyce who was beginning to find the form that he had promised all season.
The return this weekend of Simeon Bell will soften the loss of Joyce as both players hold down similar positions within the side.
Under 18 Steve Webster has been given another chance in the seniors following his two best-on-ground performances over the past two weekends in the 18s.
Selected side for Round 8 against Caloundra:
Travis Hicks Cameron Stirling Nick Routledge
Trent Fuller Ryan Rule Andrew Stirling
Ian Maughan Gregory Stirling Simeon Bell
Timothy Beadel Dean Jennings Tristan Shaw
Ashley Bone Shayne Etherton Leigh Stevens
Scott Jamieson Brendan Stirling Peter Stowasser
Mick Liehr, Simon Weekes, Simon Butler, Steve Webster
In: Simeon Bell, Simon Weekes, Steve Webster
Out: Damien Joyce, Guy Davis, Hayden Ryan
Last Modified on 02/02/2008 10:25
