JINDERA’S Tom Weldon will join a handful of Bulldog players to notch 200 matches when he lines up against Holbrook at Jindera on Saturday.
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Since debuting in 2003, Weldon has been one of the club’s most consistent performers and will become the first player since Aaron Lezius to bring up the milestone.
“I’m rapt to get there,” Weldon said.
“It’s an honour.
“Dad (Rob) played 150-odd at the club as well so it’s good.”
Jindera is sitting second on the ladder and, despite being without Nick Dempsey with a fractured leg, should prove too strong for the young Brookers.
Brocklesby-Burrumbuttock will start favourites against Howlong at Burrumbuttock.
The Saints have opened up a two-game break on the pack and their multi-pronged attack and lethal midfield should orchestrate another win.
Murray Magpies face a danger game against Henty at Henty.
While the Swampies are always a tougher proposition on home turf, in-form Jesse Johnston will make the most of Michael Aitchison’s absence in the ruck by dominating the hit-outs.
Rand-Walbundrie-Walla host Lockhart.
The Giants are in the mix with a 3-3 win-loss record and need to claim another scalp with a tough run of matches ahead.
Lockhart could welcome the return of five players from injury with Jordan Harrington and Jeremy Sykes expected to lead the Demon charge.
Osborne will do battle with Culcairn at Osborne.