Warringah say their remarkable come-from-behind win over Manly will be “irrelevant” unless they beat Shute Shield ladder leaders Eastwood, whose own coach doesnt believe his side is playing anywhere near their best.
Eastwood host the fourth-ranked Rats in the match of the round at TG Millner Field on Saturday afternoon.
Derby delight: Warringah's Ben Woollett and Ben Marr celebrate a try during their win against Manly last weekend. Credit:Karen Watson
Eastwood are coming off a 43-27 win over West Harbour and have chalked up six victories from eight starts this season to be three points clear of Sydney University at the top of the ladder.
As for Warringah, they came from 25-3 down against arch rivals Manly on Saturday to register a memorable 31-25 win.
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Coach Mark Gerrard said afterwards he couldnt be happier but on Friday made it clear the win would be pointless unless his men could down Eastwood.
“That win is irrelevant if we dont turn up this weekend against the best side in the comp,” Gerrard said. "My whole mentality is getting the boys mentally motivated for this next challenge.
Magic hands: Eastwood No.10 Tayler Adams has been in excellent form this year.Credit:Serge Gonzalez
“It is about keeping grounded and it is probably a good thing weve got Eastwood tomorrow who are on top of the table. The emotions of winning that game and the way we won it was really good and I was extremely proud.”
Eastwood boast an experienced forward pack and will rightfully go into the match as favourites.
However, their coach Ben Batger isnt exactly singing from the hills about the recent form of his side, who have slipped up against Norths and Easts this season.
“The ladder is a little bit deceiving. I think were going good but were not going great,” Batger said. “Were making strides in terms of attitude and defence but our attack still needs a bit of work. Some of the fundamentals are letting us down.
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Warringah say their remarkable come-from-behind win over Manly will be “irrelevant” unless they beat Shute Shield ladder leaders Eastwood, whose own coach doesnt believe his side is playing anywhere near their best.
Eastwood host the fourth-ranked Rats in the match of the round at TG Millner Field on Saturday afternoon.
Derby delight: Warringah's Ben Woollett and Ben Marr celebrate a try during their win against Manly last weekend. Credit:Karen Watson
Eastwood are coming off a 43-27 win over West Harbour and have chalked up six victories from eight starts this season to be three points clear of Sydney University at the top of the ladder.
As for Warringah, they came from 25-3 down against arch rivals Manly on Saturday to register a memorable 31-25 win.
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Coach Mark Gerrard said afterwards he couldnt be happier but on Friday made it clear the win would be pointless unless his men could down Eastwood.
“That win is irrelevant if we dont turn up this weekend against the best side in the comp,” Gerrard said. "My whole mentality is getting the boys mentally motivated for this next challenge.
Magic hands: Eastwood No.10 Tayler Adams has been in excellent form this year.Credit:Serge Gonzalez
“It is about keeping grounded and it is probably a good thing weve got Eastwood tomorrow who are on top of the table. The emotions of winning that game and the way we won it was really good and I was extremely proud.”
Eastwood boast an experienced forward pack and will rightfully go into the match as favourites.
However, their coach Ben Batger isnt exactly singing from the hills about the recent form of his side, who have slipped up against Norths and Easts this season.
“The ladder is a little bit deceiving. I think were going good but were not going great,” Batger said. “Were making strides in terms of attitude and defence but our attack still needs a bit of work. Some of the fundamentals are letting us down.
“Youve got to match Warringah with their physicality andRead More – Source
