The Cootamundra Blues are back on their home deck this Saturday as they welcome the visiting Molonglo Juggernauts.
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After a tough loss on the road last week, the Blues will be keen to get their campaign back on track.
With both sides already a win out of a finals spot, a loss would all but put to bed any finals aspirations.
The Blues will go into the game without the services of last weeks players player Shannon Brennan, who is unavailable this weekend. Brennan, who's work down back has been a huge asset for the Blues this season, will be sorely missed.
There is also a question mark over full forward Sandy Maskell-Knight's health.
With the Blues bookend still hampered by a shoulder injury, it remains to be seen if he will make his return on Saturday.
Star rover Dylan McDermott looks to have overcome the groin strain that kept him out of last weekends game and will likely take his place in the starting side.
McDermott's speed around stoppages was sorely missed by the Blues and they'll be a much more dangerous side with him on the paddock.
Scotty Mazzocchi also struggled last week with a back complaint but looks to be a certain starter.
The Blues have established a very strong record when playing at Clarke Oval and coach Joe Scott will be keen to continue the trend.
With the heavy rainfall of the past week, the ground is certain to be soft under foot, ensuring the game will be a very physical contest.
Both sides boast just a single win so far this season, with Cootamundra easily accounting for Eastlake in their previous home game, and Molonglo running out 153 point winners over the struggling Demons last week.
Supporters are advised that due to a request from the visiting side, first bounce will now be at 1:30pm.
If attending the game, please also remember to practice social distancing and comply to the COVID officers requests.