The Blues’ best and fairest winner has enjoyed another strong season and will be eager to mark the occasion with a win to stay in touch with second-placed Corryong.

“He’s tough and always putting his body over the ball,” coach Kiale Crowther said.

“Hopefully we can get over the line for him.

“He’s been a good player for the club.”

Cudgewa will be at full strength with the exception of Dane Arthur with classy midfielder Ben Aalbers returning from a knee injury a fortnight ago.

Crowther expects Bullioh to be fired up for a big performance as it battles Tumbarumba for fourth spot on the ladder.

“It’s going to be tough,” Crowther said.

“It’s been tough both times and I expect it to be the same on Saturday.

“The first time we beat them in the dry and then they pumped us in the wet.

“We’re one-all at the moment.”

Cudgewa trail Corryong by four premiership points and percentage with the Blues taking on Bullioh, Tumbarumba and Federal before the finals.

“It’s going to be difficult but hopefully Corryong can keep losing and we keep winning,” he said.

“We are going well with our best side playing again.”

Corryong will be out to inflict Federal’s first loss at Corryong.

Both sides are loaded with talent in attack with the Demons hoping recruit Nathan Grimes is available.

Tumbarumba will look to build its percentage against Border-Walwa.

Dylan Jones and Bryce Campton are in form for the Roos.