SANDY Creek curator Steven Knight admits he hasn’t seen the ground look better.
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With the league putting in an irrigation system and spending money on over-sowing each year, Knight said the planets had aligned perfectly for Saturday’s showdown.
“This is the best I’ve seen it at the moment,” Knight said.
“About two years ago it was looking really good but nothing like this.
“We have had the perfect weather with the days still warm.
“A few have commented.”
Knight was approached by the TDFL to look after the ground following the 2011 grand final which was played on a dust bowl.
The ground is over-sown each Easter, fertilised and mowed weekly.
About five weeks before the finals, work steps up to ensure the ground is at its picturesque best.
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Only six players – Trent Castles, Kodee Lowe, Lee Dale, Jacob Barber, Ben Kunkel and Trent Turner – played for the competition last year and are backing up on Saturday.
LAST MINUTE PRACTICE
Hume is leaving no stone unturned in its preparation for Saturday’s open netball clash against Tallangatta.
The Beck O’Connell-coached line-up played Jindera in a practice match on Thursday night.
“We actually played against Tallangatta last year in the lead-up to our Wagga games and it’s really good because you are often playing with players for the first time and can try different combinations and positional changes without the pressure,” she said.