ROUND11PREVIEWS

HastingsvTyabb

Hastings performed well in Round 10 but were unable to topple a very strong Karingal side, whilst Tyabb recorded one of their best wins of the season in tough conditions over Seaford. Thesetwolocalrivalsbothsiton4winsheading into this clash and with the race for finals well and truly on every win becomes vital as the secondhalfoftheseasonrollson.

A group of Hastings youngsters continue to lead from the front as their resurgence in 2023 continues. Thomas Muscillo slotted home 2 goals whilst Tom Finn and Clayton Gay were also impressive in difficult conditions. Cooper De Merlo has been a big addition to this Hastingssideinseason2023,theruckcollected 20 and 25 hit outs against Karingal last week and is primed to be a big influence on this contest.

For Tyabb, Sam Fox & Jake Greeley were yet againprolific,combiningfor61disposalsand10 clearances as the Yabbies recorded their 4th win of the season. Corey Buchan was another who impressed in tough conditions, collecting 39 disposals and 8 intercept marks in a huge gamedownback.Awinagainsttheirlocalrivals could see the Yabbies knocking on the door to the finals and help separate themselves from thegroupofclubssittingon4wins.