BodyKey Chiropractic - Colts Preview

This week sees the Western Magpies Colts tackle Sandgate on Saturday afternoon in the twilight match at Chelmer. The game will be played in front of the 2006 Senior & Reserves premiership reunion gathering, and the young Magpies are determined to do the occasion justice.

The side has had a challenging month dropping 3 of their last 4 games, so a return to the winners list is a must. Still clinging to a top four spot, a strong showing for the last four matches of the regular season will have them primed for a strong finals series, but they need to recapture the early to mid-season form.

The side is much changed from early in the year, with injury, work commitments and some new recruits coming on board. Up to eight new faces will run out this weekend from when the sides last met in round 3. That game saw a tough contest with the Magpies running out 23 point winners.

This time around the Colts welcome Tristan Dowdy and Jordon Bonney from the Under 17s and will have Jake Farrell, Matt Mazarolle & Ryan Vagne back up from the Reserves. With the Captain, Vice-Captain and both usual starting rucks unavailable, it will be a true test of the depth of talent in the squad.

Despite this, Coach Justin Gore is certain that an improved showing and ultimately the victory is very possible. The squad has put in a much improved showing on the track this week and they have addressed the attitude issues and worked with the intensity that’s needed to continually improve.

The Colts were rewarded for their effort by having an after training meal put on by twoof the squad’s biggest supporters in Kev Kluver and David Bartlett. The players enjoyed the informal setting, had a good chat and laugh, and it is these things that when as a group they have had a tough month, that the club rallies behind them and shows they believe these Colts players are the club's future.

The Colts now look forward to playing back on their home ground patch with a new combination, a fresh attitude and ready to get back in the winners list. Players to watch will be Kurt Vine in the ruck,  Allen,  Gainford,  Johnson , Gore and Roderick through the midfield, Chae Lawson & big Jeremy DeRooy in front of goals, and the skilful Dom Morrison continuing his development at half back.

The match is scheduled for 4.45pm on  Saturday to hopefully finish off a successful day at home for the Pies..

Coopers Catchup - 2006 Premiership Reunions

The Western Magpies will celebrate the dual Premierships the club won in both seniors and reserves in 2006 at a reunion of the players, officials and supporters at Chelmer on Saturday.  Everyone is welcome to attend and join the celebrations.

The Premiership players will celebrate as they watch the current day side take on Sandgate with several survivors still playing! Luke Scott, Tim McEvoy, Val Pope, Gabe McKinnon, Matt Davis, Jadan Morton, Sean Mewing (injured at present) while Chris Mihalopoulos, Sean Toohey, Laurie Bere and Greg Matthews turn out for the Woodsmen on Friday nights.

The Pies defeated Noosa in both grades on different days back in 2006, with the Seniors on Sunday at Cararra and the Reserves on the Saturday at Zillmere.

SENIORS WIN BY 51 POINTS

The Senior side defeated the Noosa Tigers with a dominant second half display after an arm wrestle in the first.

Noosa actually hit the lead shortly before half-time, before the Pies booted 2 crucial late goals to take a valuable half time lead.  However it was still anyones game at 3/4 time as the Pies held a slender margin of 14 points, but the Pies dominated through the middle in the final term to kick 5 unanswered goals and kept Noosa scoreless.  The Premiership win was the Pies first Senior Flag since Sherwood ended their dominant era in 1982.

Coach Paul Grentell elected to use skipper Chris Mihalopoulos in a tagging role on Noosa playermaker Luke Matthews, who was regarded as one of the best players in the competition and would go on to be selected in the All Australian Country team.  Mika successfully shut him down and it was a major reason the Pies went on to win the flag.

Ian Carroll at CHB held Tigers key forward Brett Duke well, while David Hamill worked hard up and down the ground at CHF to present as a target.  Val Pope kicked 5 goals to add to his 80 goals for the season as the competition leading goalkicker.  It was deja vu for this old campaigner, as Pope bagged 5 only last week a decade on!

Tyson Kenny at full back was also strong, while Reid Dobson won plenty of ball through the middle and was the hero late with 3 goals early in the final quarter to give the Pies breathing space and break Noosa hearts, including 2 long bombs from outside 50.  Dobson was awarded the Bill Ryan Medal for Best on Ground.

2006 Seniors Grand Final vs Noosa at Carrara

Western Magpies 5.1 - 31 | 10.2 - 62 | 14.6 - 90 | 19.13 - 127

defeated

Noosa Tigers 4.3 - 27 | 9.4 - 58 | 11.10 - 76 | 11.10 - 76

Premiership Team:

B: Tom Roberts - Tyson Kenny - Gabe McKinnon

HB: Luke Scott - Ian Carroll - Ben Heffernan-Roper

C: Will Fozard - Tom Power - Jimmy Rozynski

HF: Val Pope - David Hamill - Brett Gwyther

F: Adam Gillespie - Steve Tapp - Matt Davis

Foll: Steven Cook - Chris Mihalopoulos - Reid Dobson

Int: Sean Toohey - Tim McEvoy - Jadan Morton - Sean Mewing

RESERVES DEFEAT NOOSA BY 31 POINTS

The Western Magpies Reserves kicked off a successful weekend with a comfortable victory over Noosa in the Reserves Grand Final played on the Saturday at Zillmere.

The Pies had a strong team with plenty of Senior experience with the likes of full forward Scott Matthews turning out for the Reserves despite kicking a bag of 7 in a late season Senior appearance vs Surfers Paradise.  Also playing Reserves that day were other regular Senior players such as Jye Spencer, Chris Garner and Phil Wills such was the strength of the squad at the time.

Coach Andrew Farr was a very good coach and he had a skilled and motivated team who played for each other.  The Pies lost the toss and kicked against the wind in the first quarter.  Noosa had plenty of early chances, but were inaccurate and the Pies snuck in a goal against the wind and only trailed by a goal at quarter time.

The Pies used to the wind to have a 3 goal half-time buffer but Noosa used the wind advantage better in the third quarter to close the gap, but thePies retained a 9 point lead at the final change and with the wind at their back, dominated the last quarter to win comfortably.

Brad Wright at CHB took countless intercept marks and Luke Knight won plenty of ball through the middle to drive the Pies forward.  james Dobson also worked hard in midfield and in defence John Moore and Leigh Rudd stood tall.  Up forward Matt Thompson booted 4 goals and was named Best on Ground, however there is a bit of contention about this as Brad Wright feels he was robbed of BOG honours by the one-armed bandit!

2006 Reserves Grand Final

Western Magpies 12.8 - 80 defeated Noosa Tigers 6.13 - 49

Reserves Premiership Team:

B: Scott de Wever - John Moore - Leigh Rudd

HB: Gus Graham - Brad Wright - Peter Fardon

C: James Dobson - Luke Knight - Adrian Rachele

HF: Matt Thompson - Chris Garner - Jim Somerville

F: Phil Wills - Scott Matthews - Chris Judson

Foll: Chris Keane - Rob McNaughton - Jye Spencer

INT: Jason de Wever - Greg Matthews - Laurie Bere - Nick

PLACE PREVIEW - PIES LOOK TO MAINTAIN MOMENTUM VS HAWKS

The third placed Western Magpies will be favoured to take the four points when they host ninth placed Sandgate at Chelmer on Saturday, but as this 2016 season has shown so far, nothing can be taken for granted.

The Pies will be keen for a good showing in front of the 2006 Senior and Reserves Premiership reunion crowd and for a number of players there is incentive to play well to hold their place in the side.

Into the team come defender Rhys Bridge and speedster Jake Heard after good Reserves form. Heard's last Senior match was against Sandgate in Round 3 when he sprained an ankle and he forced his way back into the side with several good Reserves matches in which his second and third efforts and forward pressure have been a feature.

Out are Lachlan Woods with bruised ribs and Matt Thomson gets a Redland recall after he played well last week for the Pies.

Sam Copland has captured his form of last year with an increased work rate and now doing the team things that were missing for a while and was rewarded with this week's QAFL Rising Star Award.  With Brent Staker next to him he can only continue to learn. These two with Alex Dickfos, who is ready to kick a bag after recent good form,  and the evergreen Val Pope form a formidable and multi dimensional forward line.

Pope's ability and durability is underlined by the fact he booted 5 goals in the 2006 Premiership and was the league's leading goalkicker with 80 goals in 2006- he reminded the Magpie faithful of his class with a 5 goal haul last week after missing 3 matches.  Also, the Pies recent forward pressure has pleased coach Nathan Clark.

The Magpies engine room is back with a V8 grunt as Callum Cardeldine, Drew Mitchell and Ben Jaenke-Cain have re-discovered their 2015 form and with the addition of the experienced hard nut Gareth Crawford the Pies are wresting midfield control allowing them to dictate terms. Dom beer's ruckwork last week was his best for some time and 2006 premiership player Jadan Morton has proved a revelation in the ruck and around the ground in support of Beer.

Down back another 2006 hero in Luke Scott just rolls along like a well oiled Rolls-Royceand Luke Mitchell continues to play a key role as an attacking back pocket. 

Matt Davis, 16 yo in the 2006 flag side, has regained some of his brilliant 2015 form to be a versatile option for the coaching staff --he can play both back and forward. Add Brady Allen and Chris Hunt, both consistent players recently, and the Pies have the defence to keep Sandgate to a low score.

Sandgate pushed the Magpies all the way in their first clash and the Pies need to be vigilant against a side that has also pushed the top teams for three-quarters in recent matches, with fast starts in several of their recent matches - Sandgate will be looking to put 4 quarters together.

The Pies should prove to be too good, but it will only be a 4 quarter effort that gets the job done and maintains the good work of the past month.

Western Magpies vs Sandgate Hawks at Chelmer on Sat July 9 @ 2pm

B: Luke Mitchell - Jadan Morton - Aaron Maricic

HB: Luke Scott - Chris Hunt - Richard Wenham

C: Matt Davis - Cal Carseldine (C) - Brady Allen

HF: Drew Mitchell - Brent Staker - Val Pope

F: Brenton Saunders - Alex Dickfos - Sam Copland

Foll: Dom Beer - Ben Jeanke-Cain - Gareth Crawford

INT: Rhys Bridge - David Lewis - Brodie Easton - Jake Heard

24 Fit - Ressies Preview

The Western Magpies Reserves aim to keep their finals hopes alive when they host Sandgate on Saturday.

The Pies currently occupy sixth place on the ladder but must keep winning if they are to remain in the finals hunt. Sandgate have struggled this season but in their first clash the match was in the balance until the final quarter and the Magpies are well aware of the up and down nature of this competition.

The Pies welcome back key defender / ruckman Nick Barling anddefender Ricky Dudley from injury and youngsters Connor Green and Liam Reynolds come up from the Colts to get a taste of senior football. 

The Pies are still missing key defender Sean McEvoy and half back Jae Humphrey with injury and out of the side are Jake Heard and Rhys Bridge, promoted to the Seniors, with Joel Workman and young Colt Aaron Highlands injured and Billy Johnson back to the Colts. Workman will be missed as he has had a consistent season to date.

The Pies forwards in Charlie Pershouse, Matt Hockley and Todd Billing should get enough opportunities to boot a winning score and young half forward Josh Burton had his best game for the Pies last week.

The consistent Chris Devlin in midfield has been a workhorse all season and with Blake McClennan have been prolific ball winners in recent matches.

The experienced Dudley is a welcome inclusion in defence to support Gabe McKinnon, another 2006 premiership player, who has enjoyed a couple of strong games recently.

The Magpies should win this match but again any complacency will be punished. They are on a knife edge every match now and cannot afford to let this one slip.

Western Magpies Reserves v Sandgate at Chelmer on Saturday, July 9th at 11.30 am

B: H HeathG McKinnon  R Dudley  

HB: S Donovan N Barling J Page

C:  L Dennis C Devlin M Mazarolle

HF: L Reynolds C. PershouseJ Farrell

F:  M Hockley T. BillingJ Burton

Rucks:  G. Gibb, S Taylor  B McClennan

I/C : R Vagne, B. Walker C Green, one to be named  

BodyKey Player Update - Copland Round 12 Rising Star

Queensland Under 18 rep Sam Copland is the round 12 QAFL rising star nominee.

The week in the reserves has inspired the Western Magpies’ forward’s two goal, best on ground performance.

The 17-year-old says it was the wakeup call he needed.

“The coach chucked me back in the twos for a week to get my confidence up,” Copland said.

“I have struggled all season to play like I used to, but I took the reserves game with both hands and played my guts out. I think it was what I needed.

“The coach just wanted me to start performing at the level I am capable off.”

The Magpies are having a strong season, currently sitting in third position, and Copland believes they can go all the way.

“The coach didn’t say much about the win and he went straight onto next week,” Copland said.

“We can’t let our focus slip from the task at hand which is getting as far as we can this season.”

The youngster’s talent hasn’t gone unrecognised and he’s been rewarded with a spot in the Queensland under 18 side.

Playing at a higher level has improved his footy IQ.

“It developed some smarts about my game, especially with my running,” he said.

“I no longer just run around aimlessly and I can now play at a higher intensity.”

In his second season of senior footy the teenager says he is finally starting to adjust.

“At the start it was tough. This season I have managed to put on a bit of weight which has helped me a lot, especially with my aerial game,” he said.

“It helps to put on some muscle, and have some wits about you, when you play senior footy.”

Living in Toowoomba he journeys to Brisbane for training, and games every week.

Travelling doesn’t faze him as he has been doing it for three, to four years.

“I got my licence this year so it has taken time to get confident driving on my own. I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t enjoy my footy,” he said.

The young prospect is in the leadership group of the Brisbane Lions academy and says he likes to lead by example.

“Being a captain one day would be nice, however I don’t really think of myself as a leader,” he said.

“For me it’s about getting around your mates and having a good time and being serious when you need to.”

Despite aspirations of playing in the AFL, he is staying grounded in his pursuit of consistency.

“At the moment I’m just focusing on staying in form and working with the team to win a premiership,” he said.

“I have two jobs so that helps me escape from footy. I like catching up with friends and playing a bit of basketball every now and then.”

The value of family is not lost on Sam who says his parents have been extremely supportive.

“My dad has a bit of footy knowledge and I ask him for advice,” he said.

“My parents have never pushed me to do anything and have always encouraged me to play at a level I enjoy.”

The Western Magpies will be looking to continue their winning form when they host Sandgate on Saturday at 2pm.

http://www.aflq.com.au/20099-2/

Place Gracevile - Colts Review

On a Saturday morning in perfect conditions against an opponent that the Magpies had beaten by 90 points earlier this season, the young Pies managed to produce their poorest effort for this season.
 

There is no nice way to report for the Magpie faithful what was a game the squad needed to win to secure their spot in the top four.

Just when a win would have given them a game and percentage ahead of the chasing pack, they now face a scenario where any loss from here will mean they miss the top 4 and the crucial double chance.

More importantly than that was the style and quality of the football produced and the generally poor body language displayed by too many of the side. Too much was left to to few and that's always a danger sign.
 

Grange just gave an honest effort for longer than the Pies did, kept their heads up when the Pies  had brief moments on top, and out worked the visitors over the course of the game.

The Colts had their chances, but in the end if they had snatched the win, it would have been a hollow victory. The test will be how the squad and coaching group react to the last month's slide in the quality of football and the attitude and the poor body language being displayed by some of the playersthe lads.
 

Coach Justin Gore offered this " Footy is a very honest beast. You can talk all you want, and promise anything , but in the end, what you produce is all that counts. Credit to Grange, they worked together, and had more people prepared to actually play the for the team. Unfortunately we only had a few, and too many lads whoseem to be not prepared to play a specific role for the side. That's got to change for us to improve"

So it's now very clear what the young Magpies need to focus on.

For the keen supporters of the squad, let's hope they learn the lessons of this week, regain the zest and energy of early in the season, and adapt to the basics of the game plan that both the Senior sides are enjoying. If they do, success awaits. If not , matches like Saturday will be the result.
Score :
Magpies 9.16-70
Grange11.7-73
Goals : Lawson, Allen, Reynolds , DeRooy 2 , Johnston-Bates 1

Best : Allen, Misso, Gainford, Vine , Roderick.

METIS WEALTH MATCH REVIEW - PIES FLEX MUSCLE

The Western Magpies have flexed their muscle to a resounding victory over Wilston Grange at Stafford on Saturday.

The Pies treated the match as a danger game after the Gorillas pushed Morningside last week and were prepared for a strong stoush as Grange attempt to keep their finals hopes alive.

However it did not take long for the Pies to get on top with a 4 goals to nil first quarter establishing a handy quarter time lead. 

The Pies squandered 2nd quarter opportunities to open up a larger half time lead but were well in control at half time. Val Pope returned from a trip overseas to pick up where he left off and had an impressive return with a 5 goal haul. However at times he was blowing up a little earlier than normal to underline a good time on the trip! 

The back line was right on top and kept the home team to 2 goals at half time-in fact the Pies kept Grange goalless from the 2 minute mark of the second quarter until half way through the final quarter. Brady Allen, Luke Scott and Luke Mitchell were all on top and provided plenty of rebound for the Pies. A magnificent and dominate third quarter which netted 9 goals while keeping the Gorillas to a solitary behind saw the Pies out to a 87 three quarter time lead

Up forward Brent Staker booted the first 2 goals of the match to set the scene and Sam Copland was busy with strong leading and plenty of ball but poor kicking for goal (2.5) tarnished an otherwise standout game. 

David Lewis started on a wing then moved to half back and never put a foot wrong and Matt Davis enjoyed pushing forward. Brenton Saunders with 3 goals was a dangerous player up forward and put his body on the line several times to underline the Pies' commitment.

Brodie Easton worked hard  on a wing and has established himself in the side and Cal Carseldine was again up to his neck in it with numerous contested possessions and taking the honours in shutting down Gorillas key playmaker in Steve Brittain. 

Gareth Crawford just seems to be at the contest all day and bobs up with the ball in tight situations and rarely wastes it.  

Dom Beer won in ruck in a welcome return the the side and to form.

The Pies eased off in the last quarter and rested a few players who were carrying niggles but the commitment by the team was demonstrated by Brodie Easton and Ben Jaenke-Cain in the final quarter--Easton x5 efforts in a row to keep the ball in the forward line and Jaenke-Cain x4 similar efforts with 5 minutes to go and a 95 point lead!  

The win has boosted the Pies percentage and ensconced them in third position on the ladder and they are now eyeing second place.

The Magpies host Sandgate at Chelmer on Saturday in front of the 2006 Seniors and Reserves premiership players celebrating their ten year reunion, with a few of them still getting about in the senior side to give them plenty of entertainment!

Western Magpies 4.4 - 28 | 8.8 - 56 | 15.14 - 104 | 19.16 - 130

defeated

Wilston Grange 0.3 - 3 | 2.4 - 16 | 2.5 - 17 | 5.5 - 35

Best: Crawford, Easton, Lewis, Saunders, Copland, Carseldine

Goals: Pope 5, Saunders, Staker 3, D.Mitchell, Copland 2, Dickfos, Allen, Thomson, Lewis

Sci Fleet - Ressies Review

RESERVES BACK IN FINALS HUNT 

The Western Magpies Reserves had a strong win over Wilston Grange on Saturday and the 40 point victory puts them back in the finals race. 

Like the Seniors, the Reserves had a dominant 5 goals to one behind third quarter which enabled them to establish a winning lead after a tight first half to have a comfortable win, 12.15-87 to 7.5-47.

The win sees them outside the five by 4 points and percentage and in reality the top four are well clear and there is now a three way fight for only one finals place between Mt Gravatt, Broadbeach and the Pies. 

Coach Craig Allen was pleased with his team's pressure and praised his back line which was solid and created opportunities for attack by being prepared to switch the ball to open up play.

Gabe McKinnon had a good game as the back line organiser and Rhys Bridge again took many intercept marks to push his case for a Senior recall.

Charlie Pershouse and young half forward Josh Burton set the scene with strong first quarters and Pershouse showed he had already learnt a few things after his first senior game last week.

Under 19 players in Aaron Highland and Ryan Vagne enjoyed their taste of senior football and were good players and another 2 youngsters in Lachie Dennis and Billy Johnson were busy players on the wings and rover Blake McClennan constantly drove the Pies forward from the midfield contests. 

Young recruits from the Darling Downs in ruckmen Geoff Gibb and Brent Walker were good around ground to continue their development as players. 

The Pies now have their destiny in their hands and need to win against one of the better sides in the next few weeks to push toward the finals. They will be favourites against Sandgate at Chelmer on Saturday but cannot rest on their laurels.  

Western Magpies 3.6 - 24 | 5.9 - 39 | 10.13 - 73 | 12.15 - 87

defeated

Wilston Grange 2.2 - 14 | 5.3 - 33 | 5.4 - 34 | 7.5 - 47

Best: McClennan, McKinnon, Gibb, Walker, Johnson, Dennis

Goals: Johnson, Heard 2, Taylor, Pershouse, Heath, Burton, Hockley, Vagne, Devlin, Farrell

24 Fit - Colts Preview

Magpies Colts looking for crucial win

This week sees our young magpies travel to Wilston Grange to tackle the Gorillas on their home track.

Coming of a tough, but victorious road trip to Noosa, the squad has put in a nice solid week on the track in very cold conditions. It was very encouraging to see good numbers, a great attitude, and no excuses being offered by the players this week. It all points to a renewed focus and the lads are ready to build their form and ready to give the finals a big shake.

This week the Pies welcome Jack Simonson for his first game of the year, the long flowing locks of Big Jessie Rigsby- Jones, back from work commitments and have Jake Farrell, Matt Mazzorelle, & Matt Davis to suit up at Colts level as well. The Colts also wish Big Aaron Highlands and solid Half Back Ryan Vagne good Luck with their promotion to the Reserves.

So far this year the side has won the games it was expected to, but haven't been able to claim a big scalp, and the goal now is to build a game style and method that will allow them to take that next step and really produce the type of footy they are capable of. That starts this week, so come on down and support your young Magpies as they build towards a something special.

Magpie Colts at 9.30 @ Wilston Grange .
Squad : Misso, Reynolds, Gore, Johnson, Allen, Vine, Smith, Gainford, Green, Grant, DeRooy, Lawson, Rigsby-Jones, Farrell, Mazzarolle, Davis , Renner, Luke, Roderick, Adamson, Simonson , Johnston- Bates.

BodyKey Chiropractic - Reserves Preview

RESERVES CHANCE TO BOUNCE BACK

The Western Magpies Reserves finals hopes are on the line when they play Wilston Grange on Saturday.

The Pies are 4 points and percentage outside the five and a win against the Gorillas, one game behind the Pies, will open up their finals prospects. The Pies however, are far from full strength with a number of injuries hurting them.

Currently unavailable for selection are key players Nick Barling, Luke DeNys and Sean McEvoy. They do regain young CHF Charlie Pershouse who played well in his first senior game last week but makes way for the returning Dom Beer.

Pershouse will be a target up forward and with the experienced Matt Hockley and the consistent Todd Billing as forward targets the Pies have the firepower to kick a winning score.

Around the packs Joel Workman and Blake McClennan have been in fine form in recent matches and rover Jesse Pukallus returns after he had his best game 2 weeks ago before missing last week with injury.

Geoff Gibb has shown a bit in ruck recently and Chris Devlin has been a workhorse in the middle all season and continues to drive the Pies forward.

Rhys Bridge will be keen to put another good game together at CHB to attract the attention of the selectors and youngsters Lachie Dennis and Billy Johnson are continuing in their development as senior players and will provide run and drive from the wings.

Coach Craig Allen will have his team primed for a big match to keep their finals hopes alive.

Western Magpies Reserves v Wilston Grange at Bendigo Bank Oval on Saturday July 2nd @ 11.30 am
 

B: H HeathG McKinnonJ Page

HB: S Donovan R Bridge M Mazarolle

C:  L Dennis C Devlin B Johnson

HF: J Heard   C. PershouseJ Farrell

F:  M Hockley T. BillingJ Burton

Rucks:  G. Gibb, J. WorkmanB McClennan

I/C : J.Pukallus, B. Walker

PLACE PREVIEW - PIES EXPECT TOUGH CONTEST VS GORILLAS

The Western Magpies, coming off three superb victories over fellow finals contenders, face a danger match against close rivals Wilston Grange at Stafford on Saturday.

The Gorillas pushed the second placed Morningside all the way last round and will be geared up for a big game to take down the Pies.

The Pies selectors had three forced changes with Tim McEvoy and Mitchell Stallard injured and Matt Sondergeld promoted to Redland after recent good form. Charlie Pershouse was squeezed out with Dom Beer's return from a week out with injury.

Also coming in are smart forward Val Pope after a stint overseas,  Richard Wenham,  who slots into McEvoy's back flank and Redland's Matt Thomson is a like for like swap for Sondergeld.

Aaron Maricic has found a niche in the back pocket and withthe likes of Luke Scott, Brady Allen, Wenham  and Chris Hunt in support will add to the Pies attacking options out of defence.  Jadan Morton has been good in ruck, but will welcome back Dom Beer to share the load

The Pies midfield has lifted over the past 3 matches to start to dominatethe contested ball which has put the Pies on the front foot and offered quick service to key forwards Brent Staker and Alex Dickfos, which they are now relishing.  Val Pope returns after a sabbatical and will be fresh and adds another dimension to the Pies forward structure as does the resurgent Sam Copland and the dangerous Brenton Saunders.

On baller Gareth Crawford has been Mr Consistent and with a big motor he is at the contested footy all day and is relishing longer periods on the ground. Cal Carseldine is back to his feisty best, taking personal affront if he fails to win the footy at the contest.and Lachlan Woods has rekindled his passion for the game and it is showing in his performances.

Brodie Easton has grabbed his senior opportunity with both hands and has been an important link player through the middle for the Pies.  

The Magpies will start favourites in this match but we have seen in the past month that this is no guarantee of victory. The Pies have usually played well at Stafford and they will need to be on their game to overcome what will be a Gorillas outfit intent on a big scalp and nothing better than to defeat a traditional rival.

Western Magpies vs Wilston Grange Gorillas - Sat 2 July 2pm at Bendigo Bank Oval

B: Luke Mitchell- Chris Hunt -  Aaron Maricic

HB: Luke Scott - Brady Allen - Richard Wenham

C: Matt Davis -  Callum Carseldine (C) - David Lewis

HF: Drew Mitchell - Brent Staker-Lachlan Woods (C)

F: Brenton Saunders - Alex Dickfos - Val Pope

Rucks:  Dom Beer - Ben Jaenke-Cain - Gareth Crawford

I/C  Jadan Morton -Sam Copland - Brodie Easton - Matt Thomson

Coopers Update - 14 Magpies added to 'best' Magpie List

The Western Magpies added 14 new players to the Sherwood/Western Magpies best player listat the club's 60th Anniversary celebrations held on Saturday night.
The 14 were added to the 53 best and most influential players to have played by the club which were named at the club's 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2006.

Past coach and player Paul Grentell, who had coached all the inductees, introduced 13 of the playersand their achievements to the anniversary dinner attendees. Tim McEvoy introduced the 14th inductee.

Jim Rozynski

Universally acknowledged as one of the hardest but fair player to grace the Magpies and the QAFL. Only knows one way and that is full on attack on the ball and noted for his fearlessness and ferocious tackling. An inspiration to his team-mates he was Bill Peirce medallist in 2010 and 2013 and 3 time premiership player--2006, 2008 and 2012. Best on ground in 2008 and 2012 Grand Finals. 

Val Pope

A class act whether up forward or in midfield, has superb balance and is strong in the air and at ground level. Conjures goals from nowhere. Always tagged but manages to break free to be a dangerous player. QAFL Team of the year in 2015.  Three time Premiership player (2006, 2008, 2012) and Bill Peirce Medallist in 2015 to add his 2008 medal, runner-up 2006. Nearing 200 senior games.

 Luke Scott

A class player at both ends of the ground, strong overhead, well balanced  and reads the play brilliantly. 2006 and 2008 Premiership player, joined Mt Gravatt in 2010 (joint B & F winner with his brother Andrew at the Vultures) when the Pies dropped back and then had  2014 at Redland. Returned to his spiritual home last year to help guide the Pies to the QAFL Finals. Is a class act and intercept marks and ball distribution are a highlight. Selected in QAFL Team of the Year in 2015.

Sean McEvoy

From a famous Sherwood family, has played for Sherwood/Western Magpies for 20 years. Has played all through the junior ranks with the majority of his senior football in Reserves but when playing Seniors has not let the club down. Is a reliable defender and picks the right options, can run all day. A loyal player for the club and always puts the club first. Played in 2005 Under 18 Premiership. A popular team player.

Tim McEvoy

From a famous Sherwood family and 2007 Bill Peirce Medallist, has been a great player for the Pies for many years. Always puts his body on the line and is hard at the contest as well as being an on field leader for many years. Was a key player in last years push to the finals. Proven finals performer. Premiership player in 3 flags--2006, 2008 and 2012. Life Member and served as club treasurer for 2 years.

Sean Mewing

Long serving and loyal player across half back who  can open up play with rebounding run and long left foot kicks. Reads the play well, clean hands. Premiership player in 2006 and 2008. Long run followed by a 60 metre kick that resulted in a goal was the catalyst for the Pies famous comeback victory in the 2008 Grand Final. Missed 2012 flag when relocated to Perth for work. Returned to the Magpies to be an important cog in the Magpies successful return to the QAFL.  

Richard Wenham

Speedy half back/onballer who attacks football, uses pace to break tackles and launch the side forward, a ferocious tackler. Never fails to give 100%. Premiership player 2008, Runner up in B & F 2008. Missed 2012 premiership with injury. Played his 100th Firsts match for the club in 2015 Qualifying Final.

Reid Dobson

A tough rover who could win plenty of the football and was tenacious around the ground. Best on Ground in 2006 First Grade Premiership with 4 goals and also played in the 2012 premiership. He had the knack of getting under his opponents skin with a bit of niggle and loved it in close. He remains involved with the club as coach of the Sherwood Under 17s and also played for the Woodsmen at the end of his career.

Matthew Thompson

A long serving goal sneak who is a very accurate kick. Smart player who was a strong mark despite only having one arm. Rarely wasted a disposal and also got under opponents skin when they thought they had his measure and he proved them wrong.

Great clubman throughout his career. . Premiership player in 2008 and 2012 (4 goals) and BOG in Reserves premiership in 2006.

Ben Heffernan-Roper

A winger/half forward who had brilliant ball handling and foot and hand skills. Could negotiate heavy traffic and still hit a target and was dangerous near goals. Good reader of the play and strong overhead. Won Bill Peirce medals in 2009 in the club's return to the AFLQ and then in a Premiership year in 2012. Also had a season at Subiaco in WAFL in 2010. Also played in 2008 Premiership.

Will Fozard

Played on the wing/half forward then to back pocket. A smart and clever player, he started as a winger and half forward who could kick a goal and then became a back pocket to shut down opposition small forwards. Was a brilliant reader of the play andhad clean ball skills with good disposal and was deceptively strong overhead. A 2 time premiership player in 2006 and 2012

Peter Kilroy

Long serving half back who could also drift forward to kick a goal. Played in Pies 2003 Under 18 premiership and was best on ground in the Pies famous victory over the Brisbane Lions in 2002 as a 17 year old. A long kicking left footer, his jinking runs were a highlight and he was particularly strong overhead and would take opponents on no matter the situation.

David Hamill

A strongly built centre half forward who had an outstanding season in 2006, winning the Bill Peirce medalin the Pies Premiership year. He also played a key role in the Pies famous Premiership victory in 2008. An awkward looking left foot kick he kicked clutch goals with strong marking and attack on the football. Many an opponent rued the day they got in Hammers way when on the charge.

The next player was introduced by his great friend and fellow inductee Tim McEvoy.

Brett Gwyther

Was an attacking half back flanker who came through Sherwood's junior ranks . Tough and uncompromising in his attack on the football, he was rarely beaten and gave 100% every match. He had balance and poise and his courage on the field was inspirational and was one of the better players in the 2006 Premiership.

On return to training in November, Brett struggled and was soon to be diagnosed with a terminal cancer and passed away in early 2007. He displatyed courage to the end and remains an inspiration to the current players and his memory is honoured each week with the BG Award presented to the Most Courageous player in each match.

MAGPIES CELEBRATE 60 YEARS IN STYLE

The Sherwood Football Club (incorporating the Western Magpies) have celebrated the clubs 60th Anniversary in style at a Gala Dinner on Saturday 18 June at the Nest.  Well attended by over 150 people, including current sponsors, current and former players/coaches/parents and AFLQ staff - it was a wonderful night of reflection on an amazing 60 years as a local footy club.

President Kevin Kluver was in his element behind the mic, reminiscing on the past and looking to the future and also one of the great highlights of the evening was the awarding of Life Membership to club legend, 9 time Premiership player and 2 time Premiership coach - Warren Selvage.  

Some fantastic speeches from past player Scott Spencer and current player Richard Wenham had everyone enthralled with tails of the past, and inspired by what might come in the future.  Spencer earnestly discussed the early years of the club, paying particular tribute to club legend Maurie McNamee and his efforts in establishing the club and ensuring its growth.  Spencer also reminisced about the strength of the club through the 60's and culminating in the Golden Era of the 70's and 80's.

Meanwhile, Wenham in an insightful and often humourous speech recognised the deeds of those that built the club and quoted Kev Kluver's observation that the current players 'are drinking the water from the well dug by those that came before'.  He suggested that those from the past had left a wonderful legacy that the current players and officials are going to build on and 'dig that well a little deeper'.  He was proud of the current playing group embracing the culture and proud history of the club and the 3 recent senior premierships and elevation to the top tier of Queensland Footy.

The club's two Grogan Medalists, Bill Peirce and current Co-Captain Callum Carseldinem also discussed the clubs achievements and Billy complimented Carseldine on his great 2015 season and welcomed him to a very exclusive club.  Billy also reminisced on the aura of the club from his era, particularly as a junior player when he would hear kids at the local shop whisper to their parents 'he plays for Sherwood' in an awestruck manner!

The event couldn't have run as well as it did without the excellent work of Life Member Dr. Greg Thompson as the MC.  Doc welcomed all the other life members present at the event, namely Rob Vowles, Barry Johnstone, Kevin Kluver, Phil Kelemen, Des Lashman, David Bartlett, Matt Vowles, Chris and Jenny Fozard, Chris Arnold, Gabe McKinnon, Michael McEvoy, Billy Peirce, Tim McEvoy, Chris Mihalopoulos and Rocco Stewart..

Also present at the event were Peter May and wife Ashley from major sponsor, Place Graceville who are fantastic supporters of the club, Laura Benn from 24 Fit, Chris & Jenny from Cooper Fozard Insurance and all the guests enjoyed some of the sponsors product with the sponsors themselves - Heath Grosvenor and David Hunter from Coopers Brewery also in attendance.

MC Dr. Greg Thompson also suggested it was time to consider a Hall of Fame to honour the clubs on and off field heroes in a permanent way, and commence a project to get some Honour Boards in place at the club - recognising Premierships, Best & Fairests, the highly regarded BG award and other important milestones at the club.  Certainly an idea everyone in the room was in support of.

The meals were fantastic, the room looked spectacular and the company kept couldn't be matched on such a great evening as the club celebrated 60 wonderful years.

METIS WEALTH MATCH REVIEW - PIES MAKE BOLD STATEMENT

The Western Magpies are officially back in town and made a statement to the rest of the QAFL clubs with an emphatic victory over ladder leader Palm Beach-Currumbin at Palm Beach on Saturday. The dominant 53 point victory moved the Pies to third on the ladder and inflicted by far the biggest defeat of the year on the previous high flying Lions, whose only previous loss was a narrow defeat at Morningside.

The 19.12-126 to 10.13-73 victory was a 91 point turnaround from the round 5 clash when the Lions carved up the Pies to the tune of a 38 point victory. 

It was the Lions outside run and pace that troubled the Pies in their first clash but on Saturday the Magpies closed down the Lions' runners and gave them no space and applied constant pressure to comprehensively win the midfield battles and contested ball. 

Whenever the Lions gained possession the Magpies rolled up to the ball carrier and then manned up quickly to deny their opponents space and time. 

Then when the Pies gained possession they moved the ball quickly and were prepared to run to space and overlap and it was the PBC defenders who were powerless to stop the onslaught. 

The Pies fought their way to a valuable 21 point lead at half time then in a display of hard contested football and hard running booted 7 goals to the Lions 3 to have a match winning 46 point lead at the last change. 

It was an even more meritorious victory when the Pies team was disrupted with the late withdrawals of Richard Wenham and Nick Barling, with hamstring tightness and back spasms respectively. In came regular Senior player Aaron Maricic and young tall Charlie Pershouse for his first game in the Seniors. 

Both did their job and Pershouse in particular did a fine job when thrust into the role of pinch hitting ruckman to help out Jadan Morton, who rucked for long periods in another tireless performance. That Pershouse has not played in that role in Reserves this year speaks volumes for his potential as a key player for the Magpies in coming years. 

Livewire rover Matt Sondergeld continues his good recent form with another fine game on ball and will have come under the notice of the Redland selectors with recent good games for the Pies, hitting the scoreboard and tackling ferociously.

Brodie Easton showed what he is capable of with plenty of possessions on a wing and was a conduit from defence to the forwards.

Up forward the imposing figure of Brent Staker gave the Pies a focal point and his presence lifts the Pies whenever he plays--he finished with five goals-- and the recalled Sam Copland made the most of his opportunities to boot 4 goals, including 2 exceptional finishes from the sideline to replicate his 4 goal haul at the same venue last year.

In midfield Ben Jaenke-Cain and Co-captain Lachlan Woods won plenty of hard football and Woods past few matches have been his best and most consistent for some time as he relished his renewed confidence and enjoyment of the game. 

The back line was back to its uncompromising best of 2015 with fullback Chris Hunt, CHB Brady Allen and the evergreen Tim McEvoy at half-back shutting down the dangerous Lions forwards, with Allen's penetrating kicks to set up attack a highlight.

The Magpies will need to re-focus quickly as they face a dangerous opponent in traditional rival Wilston Grange at Stafford on Saturday and a win will consolidate the Pies in the top three on the ladder. 

Senior Coach Nathan Clarke had this to say to the QAFL Media:

“We certainly played well, which is pretty exciting for us, but I think we have been lucky as well, in that Mt Gravatt and Palm Beach have both been missing some key players.

“Yeah so far it is [the best win I have coached]. You go down there, and you really go after them, which they have probably been facing for five or six weeks now.

“The boys got on top in the stoppages, especially in the third quarter. They are a hard running side, and our guys are a pretty determined bunch, and were able to make it difficult for them to move the footy. It was a really good team effort.

“You only have to be five per cent off in this comp, everyone is beating everyone.”

Western Magpies 5.3 - 33 | 8.8 - 56 | 15.10 - 110 | 19.12 - 126

defeated

Palm Beach Currumbin Lions3.0 - 18 | 5.5 - 35 | 8.6 - 54 | 10.13 - 73

Best: Sondergeld, Easton, Hunt, Jeanke-Cain, Copland, Woods

Goals: Staker 5, Copland 4, Sondergeld, Woods, Saunders 2, Lewis, D.Mitchell, Dickfos, Jeanke-Cain 1

Sci Fleet Toyota - Ressies Review

UNDER STRENGTH RESERVES SHOW GRIT

The Western Magpies Reserves, with 9 outs to the side that won last week, battled gamely before going down to the second placed Palm Beach-Currumbin on Saturday. 

The Pies also felt the brunt of having only 20 available players as they tired late in the third quarter and into the last

The Pies went down 12.8-80 to 4.12-36, but despite the scoreline showed grit and determination beyond what was displayed in some of the earlier rounds when undermanned.

In fact the Reserves effort was in complete contrast to that of their round 5 clash when the Pies looked disinterested and were defeated by 98 points by the same opposition--this time all players played with a lot of spirit and but for inaccuracy in front of goal may have come close to victory. 

The match was still a tight contest until late in the third quarter when PBC booted 4 late goals to open up a comfortable lead at three quarter time. 

Young ruckman Geoff Gibb played his best game for the Pies despite close attention bordering on illegal head high contact--he wears his hair in a top knot and it was often tugged by Lions players as they ran past--illegal and a free kick but was ignored by the local umpires. Gibb ignored this attention to play well.

Rhys Bridge gained form across half back where he seems to play his best football and this will have pleased the Pies selectors who highly rate the young defender. His form dip looks to be short-lived.

Todd Billing played his usual consistent game across half forward as did half back Gabe McKinnon who always gives his best and gave run out of defence. 

Youngster Josh Burton also had his best game for the Pies on half forward and took some good marks and onballer Blake McClennan continues to push his Senior credentials with another consistent ball winning match. Jake Heard was busy and did some good things and with a few more matches under his belt to build his fitness after injury interruption, will also be a player who could return to Senior action later in the year.

The Pies will take on fellow mid-ladder team Wilston Grange on Saturday and if they have any hope of a late charge to the finals need to win this match--the Pies are still only 4 points and percentage outside the five. 

Best: Gibb, Bridge, McClennan, billin, McKinnon, Burton

Goals: Billing 2, Heard, Unknown 1

CK Group - Colts Review

COLTS GET BACK ON TRACK

The Colts took to the road this week to take on Noosa on their home patch . After a challenging last 2 weeks, it was crucial they showed up ready to play and that they had learned the lessons from those games. The minimum requirement was honest effort, wanting to play for each other and to get back to the team 1st ethos that has served them so well this year.

It was pleasing to see that these 3 base requirements present, and the result was a solid victory 12.7-79 to 8.9-57.

The match was played in tough conditions on a ground that wasn't in great condition due to recent weather, so it was never going to be a pretty match.

Starting the game with a more familiar forward set up than last week, but some new faces through the midfield and half back, the first quarter saw them control the middle of the ground and hold firm across half back. Skipper Dom Misso was dominating at CHB, Highlands was strong the ruck and stoppages, which gave Grant, Gainsford & the rest of the midfielders the chance to set up play. Big Jeremy DeRooy & Will Burgess (in just his 3rd game) had the better of their tall defenders, but it was Chae Lawson who seemed to be playing at a different level . His work both as a lead up forward and at ground level was just too much for Noosa to handle. He's been quietly building a very solid run of games and it was not a huge surprise to see that effort turn into a blinder.

The second half was much the same, although Noosa had regrouped and were showing that they were not going to lie down.  Even after some interesting attacks on the Magpies boys, the team kept their cool and focused on the job at hand. It's at these times the Colts have been prone to get sucked in and want to reply in kind, but proudly it seems the message is getting through. The reward was no one sent off or reported, and Noosa realising the wasn't going to derail the boys.

Due to the ground's condition, the game was about maintaining effort , playing your role, and just being prepared to work harder than your opponent . Tom Roderick at half back was solid as you could get and the experiment of using theskillful Dom Morrison on the other flank was proving a success.  This gave the coaching group the flexibility to try some new things elsewhere ,some worked and some were not so successful, but the willingness to try new things shows that the attitude changes that needed to happen, for this week at least, had worked.

It was an important win for a few reasons, and now sets the Colts up for a good run into the finals. It's pleasing to see the side putting into practise the things the coaching group had identified as needing to change. It's wasn't pretty, Noosa made the young Magpies work hard, but in the end a 22 point win against Noosa at Noosa is a nice result.

Best: Lawson, Gainford, Highlands, Misso, Roderick

Goals: Lawson 5, De Rooy 4, Gainford, Burgess, Vine 1

STUDIO 99 - RESERVES IN SEASON DEFINING MATCH

The Western Magpies Reserves have a season defining match when they play the second placed Palm Beach-Currumbin at Palm Beach on Saturday.

The Pies had a strong victory over the fourth placed Mt Gravatt last week and will be buoyed by this win and will go into Saturday's match with a renewed bout of confidence.

Training intensity has lifted as a result of last week's win and the Pies are set to launch a mid season assault toward a finals berth. The Lions pace ripped a sluggish Pies apart in the first round match but this game will see a more positive and stronger Magpies team run onto the ground.

Although he side will be missing Sam Copland, Nick Barling and Richard Wenham, Aaron Maricic, they welcome back Matt Hockley and in comes regular First grader Rhys Bridge.

Bridge at CHB, Vermer and Mazerolle form the nucleus of a solid and attacking half back line.

Joel Workman and Blake McClennan are both now in good form in the on-ball brigade and will need to be to curtail the run of the PBC midfielders.

Hockley and Todd Billing provide targets up forward and Jake Heard showed glimpses of his early season form before injury cause him to miss a few matches.

Coach Craig Allen will implore his team to throw everything at the Lions—after a lack lustre effort from the Pies in their first clash, simply a more committed  effort from them will make for a much closer match

Western Magpies Reserves v PBC at Palm Beachon Saturday, June 25th at 11.00 am (Note earlier start)

B: S. TaylorG.McKinnon H.Heath

HB:  M. Mazarolle, R.Bridge K. Vermer

C: L.DennisC. Devlin B. Johnson

HF: J.HeardB. WalkerJ. Farrell

F:  J.Burton T. BillingM. Hockley

Rucks:  G. Gibb, J. WorkmanB McClennan

I/C from: S. Hubbard, S. Donovan, M.Davis  

In:, H. Heath M Mazarolle, R Bridge B. Johnson, M. Hockley, J. Burton M. Davis, K. Vermer

Out S. Copland, R. Wenham, N. Barling, M. Thompson (Ainslie), J. Pukallus, (unavail) 

Coopers Community Footy Update

The Mighty Woodsmen are at home tonight in what promises to be a fiercely contested match against ladder leaders, the Zillmere Eagles.

After a slow start to the year, which saw the Woodsmen drop 3 consecutive games including going down to Zillmere by 1 point - the Woodies have slowly rebuilt their form and are now up and about after 5 wins on the trot, including a 10 point win over previous ladder leaders Sandgate Hawks and a comprehensive 90 point win over fellow finals contenders Ferny Grove last week.

Selection has reflected a turnstile during the year, with regular injuries to older bodies and general unavailability - but the team is starting to settle as the finals approach.

The Woodies will need to continue their momentum this week, as Zillmere are a highly credentialed opponent and currently sit a game clear on top of the ladder.

Be sure to get down to the club tonight and enjoy a Coopers and a great came of community footy played in great spirit.

Woodsmen AFC vs Zillmere Eagles - The Nest 7:30pm Fri 24 June

Sci Fleet Toyota - Colts Preview

The Western Magpies Colts will be desperate to get back that winning feeling when they travel to Noosa to take on the TigersAfter 2 losses to fellow top 4 contenders on successive weekends,  following on from 7 straight wins, the Colts now have a clear indication that they still have much work to do if they want to be genuine premiership contenders this season.

It was pleasing to see that after last weeks below par effort , the squad put in a nice solid week on the track. Following some honest self assessment, and accepting the performance wasn't good enough, they have put their heads down and tails up this week to make sure they are prepared for a much better showing this week against a tricky opponent who always put up a tough fight on their home ground.

The squad welcomes back Jimmy Gainsford from suspension, and both Jeremy DeRooy & Tommy Luke from vacation . These key inclusions will bolster a side that misses Ryan Vagne with injury and the 3 young guys who performed so well last week from the u17's.

Coach Gore says " A win would be the ultimate result, but really we just need to get back to the competitive, hungry footy that we know works best with this squad. Of course we want to win, but it's also about how we present ourselves and the type of footy we play that is just as important this week"

The squad also wishes big Alex Davila all the best in his recovery from a second Knee reconstruction . Alex had his operation Thursday and all the squad are keen to see him up and about as soon as possible .

Colts V Noosa @ Noosa @ 9.30 Saturday .

PLACE PREVIEW - PIES SET TO CHALLENGE LADDER LEADERS

The Western Magpies face their fourth big challenge in a row as they meet the QAFL ladder leaders and arch-rival Palm Beach-Currumbin at Salk Oval on Saturday.

The Pies failed in the first challenge against Morningside a month ago but got their mojo back with two comprehensive victories against finals rivals Surfers Paradise and Mt Gravatt in successive weeks.

The Pies have made 3 changes to the side which had a great comeback victory last week with ruckman Dom Beer missing with an ankle sprain, Rhys Bridge going back to the Reserves to re-capture his early season form and youngster Will Fletcher into the Lions NEAFL side.

In comes back pocket Richard Wenham and Sam Copland to interchange/half forward after both had fine matches in Reserves last week and Nick Barling into ruck as a like for like replacement for Dom Beer.

The Pies were well beaten by the Lions in their first encounter with PBC’s fast ball movement on the outside and probably the best foot skills seen in the QAFL for some time doing the damage.

That said, the Pies midfield has lifted in recent weeks and was able to shut down Mt Gravatt’s midfielders last week, the same midfielders who wreaked havoc in the first round of the season. So coach Nathan Clark has planned to do the same thing this week and if the Pies, led by the resurgent Cal Carseldine, Drew Mitchell, Ben Jaenke-Cain, Gareth Crawford and the busy Matt Sondergeld can win the centre battles it will put pressure on the home team’s scoring ability. Jadan Morton in ruck was sensational last week and he will also give the Pies a lift, especially against the mobile Lions’ big men.

The Pies’ backmen were always under the pump several weeks ago but have tightened up considerably in recent weeks to be at their miserly best. Luke Scott, Tim McEvoy, Chris Hunt and Brady Allen have all lifted in recent weeks and Luke Mitchell is playing a fine mop up and link role from the back pocket.

Up forward Brent Staker adds a new dimension to the Pies and he was not playing in the last encounter between the teams. Likewise Brenton Saunders  and Sam Copland – Copland will have fond memories of his 4 goal haul at the Salk Oval last year - and Saunders adds a livewire dimension to the Pies forwards. Alex Dickfos will also be a different player this time around as he has lifted his output in recent weeks.

The Pies will rightly see this as a true test of their premiership credentials against the QAFL pacesetter and in what is the match of the round. The Pies have a good record at Palm Beach and will be primed to reverse the first round result.  

Western Magpies vs Palm Beach Currumbin Lions at Salk Oval - Sat Jun 25 @ 130pm

B: Luke Mitchell - Chris Hunt - Richard Wenham

HB: Luke scott - Brady Allen - Tim McEvoy

C: Matt Davis - Cal Carseldine (C) - Mitch Stallard

HF: Drew Mitchell - Brent Staker - Lachlan Woods (C)

F: Brenton Saunders - Alex Dickfos - Matt Sondergeld

Foll: Nick Barling - Ben Jeanke-Cain - Gareth Crawford

INT: Jadan Morton - Sam Copland - Brodie Easton - David Lewis