Shepparton defender Pat McMullan will receive a late birthday present with a difference on Sunday.
McMullan, who turns 24 tomorrow, will get first crack on power-forward David Mensch in Shepparton's must-win clash with Mansfield at Deakin Reserve.
McMullan is the logical first choice to play on Mensch given Shepparton's lack of height in defence.
``I thought `Paddy' (McMullan) was very honest on (Rochester's) Elliot Bowen last week even though he had five (goals) kicked on him,'' Shepparton coach Richard Warburton said.
``He's a big lad himself and it's a good opportunity for...