Eastwood v Gordon: Stags head to TG Millner to prove they can match it with the big boys
Gordon will face arguably one of the most difficult challenges the Shute Shield has to offer on Saturday, facing equal competition leaders Eastwood at TG Millner on Back to Eastwood Day.
The Stags have won their last three matches and find themselves in a four way battle for the final two playoff spots but will give their finals hopes a huge boost if they can upset the Woodies on Saturday.
Eastwood drew level with Warringah on top of the Shute Shield ladder after beating Manly away last weekend, but coach Ben Batger said it was far from a polished performance.
“It was a great example of effort trumping application,” the coach said.
“We turned over way too much easy ball but we won the effort areas and took our opportunities to win the game.”
The Woodies are now in a four way battle for the minor premiership and welcome back workhorse Rhys Allen at lock for Saturday’s clash against Gordon at TG Millner.
“Our focus this week has to be on our attitu