FIVE QUESTIONS WITH IZAAC McDONNELL
Q: Are you glad you won't have to tag your little sparring partner Nico Sedgwick this season?
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A: Bloody oath, we have had some good battles but it's good to see him having a crack at the O&M because he's probably too good for the Hume league.
Q: How have you found new coach Joel Mackie?
A: Joel is very passionate about his football and has one of the smartest football brains I have come across so far in my career.
Q: You found out the hard way not to poke the bear when you played on Joel in a practice match.
A: I was tagging Joel and gave him one of my trademark pokes in the back and before I knew it I was bent over and trying to suck in some air after he gave me a short jab in the guts and knocked the wind out of my sails.
Q: You have been recently given the nickname 'Tickets'?
A: A few of the boys nicknamed me that because they reckon I don't mind talking about myself after a few beers.
Q: Most people think it's Osborne's flag to lose, do you think this weekend's clash against Holbrook could be a grand final preview?
A: I'm not so sure about that. I still rate Brock-Burrum and Howlong as two dangerous sides who will be a lot harder to beat in the second round and during finals.
IN OTHER NEWS
FIXTURE
ROUND FIVE
SATURDAY, MAY 8
Holbrook v Osborne
Howlong v Brock-Burrum
Henty v Lockhart
CDHBU v Culcairn
Billabong Crows v RWW Giants
Murray Magpies v Jindera
MATCH OF THE ROUND: Holbrook v Osborne
Many expect this to be a grand final preview and it's hard to disagree on exposed form. Both sides are undefeated and look to have a stranglehold on a coveted top-two finish. The Brookers have lived up to the hype as one of the most improved sides in the competition with youngsters Will Holmes, Ewan Mackinlay and Coby Ross enjoying terrific seasons. But Holbrook has its fair share of injury concerns and needs to be at full-strength to be any hope of toppling the Tigers.
Prediction: Osborne by 35 points
