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Deniliquin Rovers up for second challenge in as many weeks when they face Jerilderie in PDNL
Deniliquin Rovers will be looking to bounce back from their first loss of the Picola District Netball League season, but the challenge won't get any easier as they take on another undefeated side in Jerilderie.
Last week, the Rovers lost to Katamatite in a clash of two unbeaten sides and now have the Demons in their way in round eight of the competition.
Rovers coach Britt Kirby said she was expecting a similar challenge to what the Tigers provided last week, when the Demons come to town.
“I think like Katty, Jerilderie will also be physical match,” Kirby said.
“We stuck with Katty for three quarters, but lost a bit of run in the last quarter.
“We don't want to make those same mistakes closer to finals, so it's good to find out that now.
“I think their (Jerilderie) defensive pressure will be constant and I'm predicting a quick midcourt.
“We will be working on a few things at training and hopefully get back on the winners’ list on Saturday.”
The Rovers could fall out of the top-four if they lose again.
Tungamah will be looking to remain with the mid-pack, when they take on Waaia.
The Bears sit in eighth spot currently with three wins, but are only a win behind third-placed Katunga with a game in hand.
Bears coach Jenny Beurckner said her team was struggling with injuries despite its promising start.
“We are a very new team, who have never played together before,” Beurckner said.
“We are just toughing it out at the moment with injuries.”
While injuries are never good, Beurckner said it had given opportunities to younger players.
“We have a young girl, Penny Thompson, who has come up from the under-17s,” she said.
“That’s her first taste of senior netball and her grade is really struggling, so it's good to see how she can improve with that support around her.”
In other matches, Blighty hosts Katamatite, Strathmerton plays Rennie, Berrigan and Katunga face off, Tocumwal travels to Katandra and Yarroweyah and Picola United do battle.
After last week's win against the Bulldogs, Mathoura has the bye.
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