WDFNL round 17 teams: Key Cats return, Tigers star doubtful for blockbuster

Zach Jamieson, Lachie Lusher and Ben Deluca will return for the Cats, who are looking to bounce back from consecutive 100-point losses.

Lusher and Deluca missed the round 16 loss to Russells Creek with illness while Jamieson hasn't been seen since round 14 because of work commitments.

"I'm looking forward to having him (Jamieson) back in there because he's a ruckman, centre-half forward," Cats coach Tim Nowell said.

"He's given us a fair bit this year so we've actually missed him over the last couple of weeks."

Unfortunately the Cats will be without Connor Bellman (out for season) and Brent Fedley who both sustained injuries in round 16.

Brett Hunger will likely miss depending on Thursday night's fitness test.

Rovers will be without captain Trent Harman because of a hamstring injury.

Old Collegians coach Ben Van de Camp confirmed his side would be without Harry White (concussion), Luke Moutray (ankle) and Jarrod Cust (hamstring) for its clash with powerhouse Nirranda.

"We haven't finalised their replacements yet, we'll see how training goes," he said.

"There's been a couple of boys that have had good form in the 12pm game so we'll look at that and see who gets the opportunity."

Panmure will be without assistant coach Matt Colbert for its match against Dennington, after he injured his hip at training.

"I don't think it sounds real bad but he (Colbert) will miss this week and see what it's like next week," Panmure coach Chris Bant said.

Forward Lachie McLeod comes back for the Bulldogs after missing round 16 with COVID-19 while Liam Lyons returns after spending time in the reserves following injury.

Merrivale coach Josh Sobey said it was "highly doubtful" star ruckman Manny Sandow would be fit for the Tigers' clash with Russells Creek. Sobey said the club was waiting to see how Sandow pulled up after training on Thursday.

*Teams are as supplied by clubs

Merrivale Seniors v Russells Creek Seniors

Merrivale Seniors

B: W.Lenehan, O.Watson, D.Scoble

HB: T.McLaughlin, A.Campbell, J.Fary

C: L.Nagle, T.Stephens, C.Rix

HF: S.Barnes, J.Neave, H.Owen

F: B.McCutcheon, N.Krepp, J.Brooks

R: B.Bell, M.Hausler, J.Gleeson

Int: J.Musico, J.Henderson, J.Wilson, J.Sobey

Russells Creek Seniors

B: O.Everall, J.Forth Bligh, D.Finlayson

HB: Z.Welsford, T.Wason, W.McPhee

C: Z.Timms, D.Gunning, B.Rudland-Castles

HF: C.Templeton, B.Hewett, T.Smith

F: D.Nicholson, J.Chatfield, X.McCartney

R: S.Alberts, D.Burns, D.Herbertson

Int: C.Mifsud, S.Grinter, D.Cross, J.Chatfield

Panmure Seniors v Dennington Seniors

Panmure Seniors

B: B.Cook, N.Keane, T.Wright

HB: T.Mahony, L.Lyons, T.Gardiner

C: P.Mahony, T.Murnane, L.Kew

HF: C.Bant, W.Pomorin, B.Gedye

F: S.Mahony, I.Sinnott, J.Moloney

R: L.Bishop, B.Purcell, D.Roache

Int: J.Dalton, L.Gavin, L.McLeod, Z.Reeves

Dennington Seniors

B: L.Pearson, T.Lee, M.McLaren

HB: T.Noonan, L.Campbell-Gavin, J.Turner

C: J.Woodall, S.Fogarty, Z.McKenna

HF: B.Thornton, T.Noonan, B.Moor

F: B.Baker, E.Dowd, D.Davidson

R: R.Barling, T.Fitzgerald, J.Garner

Int: D.Threlfall, K.McKenna, C.Simms

Kolora-Noorat Seniors v Timboon Demons Seniors

Kolora-Noorat Seniors

B: R.O'Connor, L.Tebble, S.O'Connor

HB: P.McSween, T.McKenzie

C: J.Moloney, J.Dillon, J.Moloney

HF: B.Reid, L.McConnell, S.Kenna

F: B.Fraser, F.Beasley, L.Boyd

R: S.Judd, B.O'Sullivan, J.Wallace

Int: J.Brooks, T.Glennen, B.Lucas, T.Henderson

Timboon Demons Seniors

B: A.Doak, C.Dower, B.Kelly

HB: B.Newey, C.Trotter, S.Newey

C: J.Fowler, B.Matthews, I.Arundell

HF: K.Delaney, T.Hunt, S.Negrello

F: L.Rosolin, T.Smurthwaite, T.Marshallsea

R: B.Bacon, M.Hickey, A.Hunt

Int: B.Hickey, J.Gaut, D.Whitehead, H.Williams

Nirranda Seniors v Old Collegians Seniors

Nirranda Seniors

B: L.Weel, B.McCann, J.Paulin

HB: B.Harkness, R.Nutting, M.Lloyd

C: L.Irving, D.Willsher, J.Stacey

HF: S.Lenehan, J.Willsher, D.Lees

F: N.Couch, J.Lee, D.Philp

R: H.Giblin, A.Rosolin, E.Harvey-Cleary

Int: J.Folkes, C.Wagstaff, J.Spokes

Old Collegians Seniors

B: M.Crosier, E.Barker, K.Bidmade

HB: L.Dwyer, H.Hall, A.Grant

C: T.Lewis, J.Bowles, E.Dawson

HF: J.Malone, N.Wallace, N.Forth

F: J.Dunne, C.Barby, J.Brooks

R: B.Keane, D.Gleeson, M.Riddell

Int: J.Cleaver, H.Jenkins, J.Douglas, J.Wallace

Allansford Seniors v South Rovers Seniors

Allansford Seniors

B: B.Hunger, S.Kilpatrick, J.Kirkwood

HB: M.Gristede, B.Edge, B.Lee

C: T.Jones, B.Coutts, T.Knowles

HF: R.Buck, C.Day, C.Mclean

F: H.Searle, K.Jans, R.Hare

R: L.Nowell, Z.Mungean, Z.Jamieson

Int: B.Deluca, L.Lusher, T.Mott

South Rovers Seniors

B: B.Turland, J.Dalton, T.Bishop

HB: B.Oates, S.Wilde, A.Seabrook

C: D.Dews, J.Bacon, J.Higgins

HF: J.Bell, D.Cox, J.Dowd

F: E.Dowd, S.Williams, T.Ryan

R: K.Lenehan, T.Bowman, J.Fedley

Int: P.Higgins, X.Ellul, J.Butler, H.Boyd

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