NTFA Division One: Seagulls out to test Swans for third spot

The Swans sit third and the Seagulls fifth as they head to St Helens with Bridport coach Adam Howlett looking to pick up the win to give his side a chance at third spot.

Getting closer than anyone has to Lilydale this season, East Coast coach Ned Hyland took plenty of positive out of the loss.

"We see this as an important game - not to be taken lightly. They are playing fantastic footy and tough games," he said.

Labeling their opponents "far and away the best team in the competition", OLD LAUNCESTONIANS coach Paul Beechey is looking to cause an upset over Lilydale.

"We're going to put our best foot forward as we need to win one of the next two to consolidate," he said.

Alex Downie and Lloyd Evans will miss for the Blues.

Lilydale coach Colin Lockhart is looking forward to playing on Invermay Park in Sonny Whiting's 50^th club game, with the forward needing three majors to kick 100 for the season.

"It is a bit smaller than what we are used to as well as harder so the home ground advantage is huge," he said.

ELSEWHERE IN SPORT

Looking to replicate their fourth-quarter performance from two weeks ago, EVANDALE are motivated to continue their form into the business end of the season as they face Uni-Mowbray.

"The boys are feeling good, we are solely focused on taking things week-by-week," coach James Storay said.

Battered and bruised following a tough Bridport clash last week, Uni-Mowbray coach Alan Perrin is looking forward to the challenge in the battle of the Eagles.

"This will be another tough game as they are in finals contention. I feel on paper they are the best team in the competition but they haven't played like it yet," he said.

Two sides hungry to pick up another win for the season, MEANDER VALLEY and Perth lock horns with the Suns looking to finish on a good note.

Facing his former side, coach Damian Rhind wants improvement from last week's 100-point loss.

"The boys see this as winnable and we are confident but it should be a tough challenge," he said.

Perth coach Josh Holton is excited about his side's growth, having shown positive signs over the past weeks.

"We are hoping to put four quarters together and come away with the elusive win but we aren't taking them lightly," he said.

Donning a blue guernsey for their Beyond Blue awareness round, ST PATS are raking in the changes as their big names come back.

Daniel Sellers will miss through unavailability but Alex Russell's men see six new faces to their line-up.

"We are heading in the right direction come the pointy end so we are looking to continue," he said.

Suffering a heavy loss to Old Launcestonians last week, Old Scotch will just look to improve as they face another tough challenge.

With coach Shaun Muller promoting youth and building the future throughout the season, the Thistles sit in ninth place with two wins.

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