George Town coach Rohan Pooley said his group would be looking to continue its momentum from last week's win against South when it meets the Blues at Riverside.

''We're stoked with the effort last week as we had to fight for every wicket,'' Pooley said.

''But we'll need everyone to chip in this week, as we can't rely on one person.

''The ladder is that close every wicket and every run is so vital.

''We'll be treating this game as a final.''

With the Nankervis brothers (Toby and Corey) on Imparja Cup duty, Scott Semmens and Sam Cooke will come into the line-up for fourth-placed Saints.

Riverside captain Matt Shipp had similar sentiments when it came to the importance of the two-day clash.

''The season is pretty much over if we don't perform,'' Shipp said.

''It has been a disappointing few weeks and we've just got to get back to basics.''

Shipp admitted the amount of cricket Riverside had been playing lately, including Greater Northern and Kookaburra Cup duties, may have robbed the players of some of their enjoyment of the game, contributing to their bottom-of-the-table position.

''All this cricket can be pretty taxing on the younger guys,'' Shipp said.

Paceman Stewart Morgan will be replaced by fellow quick Nick Garwood.

LAUNCESTON will make the trip to Westbury full of confidence despite its indifferent form and the Shamrocks' status as ladder-leader.

Lions coach Adam Drinkwell said his side was up for what was the NTCA's greatest challenge at the moment.

''It's a chance for us to have a go at a side that's really flying,'' Drinkwell said.

''But we'll put in a competitive game and we expect to win.''

Drinkwell felt it was with the ball that the third-placed Lions could have a real impact.

''Our bowling group has been good all year and we believe we can take 10 wickets,'' he said.

''Then it will be up to our batting group to stand up.''