The bye weekend has allowed a host of Animals favourites the time to return as the family turns for home before finals as the three sides that are playing welcome back players that will prove to be crucial for success in the coming weeks.
THIRDS
There will be no Thirds game this week.
RESERVES
Defensive key Nic Glanville headlines a string of ins for the Reserves as they look to rectify a two game skid. Cam Gardner and Zac Durrant are also back to sure up the back six.
Sam Davis is back in a familiar running role on the wing, whilst the ever-reliable Dan Hill will be sure to cause havoc in the forward line as the Reserves play on the vast expanse of the VAFA’s premier ground at Elsternwick Oval.
WOMEN
Olivia Walker returns to the fray for a Women’s team which will look to avenge a home loss to Old Carey earlier in the season. Walker will slot in to the middle of the field, allowing Clover Hart to move in to the backline.
This sees mid-year recruit Alayna MacKirdy head forward to partner Blaire Preddey and Paige Hill, with the trio set to cause chaos at Carey Sports Complex in what is a crucial clash for both sides top 4 chances.
SENIORS
A crunch clash with Elsternwick for a third time this season sees the return of some huge names.
Midfielder Hugh Schaeche, defender Sean Drummond, and swingman Baxter Newbegin all return to the senior fold after absence, and in the case of Schaeche, a prolonged one.
The return of Drummond in the backline sees Tom Elliot move higher up the ground to provide assistance on the wings for Mitch Lamb and Jesse Goldsmid.
Unlike the Reserves, the Seniors will play on the smaller confines of Holmes/Todd Oval.
