Warringah v Northern Suburbs: Key Match-ups
There are a handful of intriguing individual battles right across the park in tomorrow's Shute Shield grand final between Warringah and Norths and a standout performance by someone in a key position could be the difference come 4:45pm tomorrow.
Here are a few key match ups to keep an eye on:
Josh Holmes v Nick Duffy
It’s a case of the Master vs the Apprentice at the base of the scrum. We all know how dangerous 30-year old Josh Holmes is, but 21-year old former Australian schoolboys No.9 Nick Duffy has been just as impressive in his first year in the top grade. Duffy will need to watch Holmes like a hawk around the park, as the Warringah halfback looks to spark his side’s attack.
Sam Ward v Michael Wells
Aggression has been a key component in both Warringah and Norths’ finals campaigns so far and backrowers Sam Ward and Michael Wells have played a big part it that. Both strong defenders, Ward and Wells will need to bend the defensive line in attack to help their si