DIVISION2

RyevsCribPoint

Both sides will be looking to make amends after disappointing results in Round 10. Crib Point sit 8th and Rye 12th heading into Round 11, and will both be looking to climb their way uptheladderwithabigwinhere.

Althoughnotgainingthedesiredresultsinthe win-loss column, there have been plenty of upsides in a difficult year for the Demons and with some momentum building at RJ Rowley Reserve there is no reason this clash can’t be the match that delivers Rye their first win of the season. Andrew Dean continues to be of the most dangerous goal threats in Division Two, whilst midfielder’s Louis Barbour, Campbell Robbins and Billy Hartung are in greatrunsofform.CribPointwillneedtokeep acloseeyeonteenagerJustinBarneswhohas emerged as a shining light for Rye, with the rebounding defenders ball winning ability and run & dash from the back half being a real weaponforthisRyeside.

Crib Point are looking to regain some of their early season form after a few tough results. Warwick Miller has been one of Crib Point’s most influential players this season and his presenceupforwardfortheMagpieshasbeen a major factor in their 4 wins thus far. Last week’s loss to Pearcedale saw Lee Sheehan, JettBauerandRyanOdellperformwell,andall three will need to have big games here if Cribby are to record their 5th win and stay in touch with a number of clubs all fighting for a spotinthe2023FinalsSeries.