Across the club over 25 players will be unable to take to the field due to work and other commitments.

Despite the shortage, Baranduda coach Vince Moran is hopeful his side can bounce back from a lapse last round.

"We were definitely humbled by a quality side in Yackandandah last week," Moran said.

"Hopefully we can get back to playing our game and try and come away with a win this week.

"Our bowling and fielding has been really good, last week aside.

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"We're working towards trying to establish a bit more stability with our batting throughout the course of the innings.

"We still have full confidence in the group."

Baranduda will welcome the return of Andrew Gilmore for the clash, while Jayden Barter is set to move up into the first grade team.

Martyn Allwood is enjoying a strong season with the ball, having taken 14 wickets so far.

Lewis Randell is also impressing with the bat, sitting third in the order.

"He (Randell) has been nice and patient and solid in that position," Moran said.

"Those two have been really impressive for us."