Werribee plays its second home game against Box Hill on Sunday at Avalon Airport Oval.
After a forgettable match against Williamstown, the Tigers will be desparate to turn their form around.
WHO: Werribee v Box Hill
WHERE AND WHEN: Avalon Airport Oval, Sunday May 15, 11.40am EST
TELEVISION: Channel 7, 11.40am Sunday (check local guides)
COVERAGE: NMFC on Twitter | Werribee FC on Twitter | Match reports and highlights post-game on NMFC.com.au.
TICKETS: Available at gate - Adults $10, Concession/Children under 15/Pensioners $5 (Free for NMFC members)
SUMMARY
After winning the first three games of the season, Werribee was flying high. But a huge loss at the hands of Williamstown in their first home fixture brought the Tigers back to earth.
Box Hill on the other hand is the only undefeated side in the VFL.
WHAT THE COACH SAID
“We didn’t do much of a debrief on the game [against Williamstown] because it’s all a bit emotive, as you could imagine, so we’ll have a good chat about this week, have a look at some vision and find out why it happened.
“We’re going to find out what they’re made of [against Box Hill].
“It will be very interesting to see how they react.” - John Lamont in Star Weekly
THE TEAMS
Werribee
B 27. E Petterwood 34. J Tippett 12. J Wilson
HB 33. E Vickers-Willis 22. S Durdin 49. F Ray
C 37. W Fordham 11. M Hanson 25. D McFarlane
HF 13. R Clarke 56. A Black 14. T Dumont
F 2. S Sherlock 23. B McKay 42. D Mountford
R 31. B Preuss 4. T Gribble 3. M Sodomaco
Int 24. M Munro 36. J Sharp 16. M VanDenBerg 15. B Iles 8. H King 5. I Conway 10. J Maishman 41. C Wagner 48. N Meredith 26. D Nielson 18. J Porter 29. J Hussey
23P 64. J Williams
Braydon Preuss will shoulder the ruck duties in the absence of Majak Daw (AFL).
Box Hill
B 66. L Langford 34. K Heatherley 65. J Lewis
HB 1. D Mirra 67. A Litherland 42. T Miles
C 40. K Stewart 61. B Whitecross 7. S Iles
HF 20. P Lawlor 77. M Spangher 2. M Lock
F 14. M Warren 32. J Fitzpatrick 37. B Hardwick
R 72. M Pittonet 70. D Willsmore 78. K Lovell
Int 13. N Evans 18. J Soccio 29. S Gibson 12. C Jones 15. T Gordon 21. J Fisher 24. S Switkowski 23. J Walker
23P 11. L Kidd
THE AFL CONTINGENT
North Melbourne (Werribee)
Injuries to some of the Roos' stars has meant opportunities have arisen in the AFL. The likes of Majak Daw, Brad McKenzie, Robin Nahas and Mason Wood have all earned call-ups in the last fortnight.
Lachlan Hansen has been overlooked for VFL selection after copping a heavy knock last week, leaving North's young guns to carry the load.
Braydon Preuss has a big job in the ruck in the absence of Majak Daw.
In positive news, Joel Tippett is back in the Tigers' back six in his return from injury.
Daniel Nielson could play his first senior game for Werribee of 2016.
Hawthorn (Box Hill)
2014 rookie selection, midfielder Dallas Willsmore has been named in Box Hill's best in each of its games this year.
Defender Angus Literland has proven himself at AFL level, and will make things difficult for the Tigers' forwards.
THE VFL CONTINGENT
Werribee
On a tough night last week, it was Werribee's experienced heads who stood tall in defeat.
Matt Hanson and Scott Sherlock were named in the best.
With plenty of Kangaroos' players making the step up to AFL level in recent weeks, it will up the VFL contingent to fill the breach.
Box Hill
One name familiar to North fans is that of Max Warren, who spent four years on the club's rookie list, signing with Box Hill upon his departure from Arden Street.
Box Hill captain David Mirra has had a strong start to the season, named among the best on several ocassions.
