Dewar Shield: South-side rivals meet in crucial clash

CLICK HERE: Round 12 Team Lists The second half of the Dewar Shield competition is underway and this Saturday’s rematch between Endeavour Hills and Moorabbin at Keys Road Reserve shapes to be a crucial match for both teams. The winner is likely to control their own destiny in securing the last finals spot behind competition leaders Harlequins, Melbourne and Box Hill. Endeavour Hills took out the last meeting 24-22 at Frog Hollow Reserve and coach Paul Maihi said he expects Moorabbin will be looking to hit back at their home ground. “Pound for pound it’s going to be a very close one. “We beat Moorabbin at our home ground by a smidgen so they’ll be fired up and emotional for revenge. We know we’re going to have an extremely physical game. “We’re two teams that play similar rugby. We play hard up front in the forward pack to set up platforms and give our backs opportunities to open up." Maihi said Moorabbin’s off-season changes are starting to gel at the right tim
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