JINDERA coach Josh Walker is treating Osborne with caution ahead of Saturday’s elimination final at Walbundrie.
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While the Cats only snatched sixth spot on percentage and finished four wins behind their opponents, Walker said Matt Rava’s list commanded respect.
“Osborne still has a little touch of unknown about them,” Walker said.
In saying that I truly believe any side in this top six has the ability to win it
- Jindera coach Josh Walker
“They have had numerous on and off injuries throughout the season and have not been able to field their best side most weeks.
“In saying that, they have still managed to sneak into finals and that's due to the quality of their list and their ability to get the job done.”
In what shapes as a battle of the running brigades, Osborne will back Marty Bahr, Matt Clarke and Rava to hold their own against Nick Holman, Daniel Middleton, Julian Hayes and Andrew Wilson.
The Bulldogs have been gaining plenty from their lesser-lights this season and will need that to continue.
“We finished top three so we expect to perform like a top-three side throughout the finals series,” he said.
“In saying that I truly believe any side in this top six has the ability to win it.”
CDHBU play Howlong on Sunday.