Five questions with James Ellis, Hume league draw and verdict

A: I'm very proud to have played 200-matches at the one club. I think player loyalty is a lot less common these days and milestone matches are something to cherish.

Q: You have predominantly played as a key defender, who do you rate as your toughest opponent?

A: Daniel Bradshaw without a doubt after he got hold of me one day. He booted five in the first-quarter and I knew I was in for a long day at the office. I also rate another AFL player in Jared Brennan as my most talented teammate.

Q: Which teammate would you rate as the worst kick in the side?

A: Derek Singe should handball a lot more often because he can hardly kick it over a jam tin.

Q: Who eats the most tea at the club rooms on a Thursday night?

A: It would be out of Andy Keller or 'Bud' Terlich. Rumour has it Andy has two servings at the club rooms and then goes home and tells the wife that he is starving and hasn't had tea yet.

Q: Speaking of rumours, any chance of Azzi medallist Jamarl O'Sullivan joining Henty before the clearance deadline?

A: I have heard the rumour and there have been a few phone calls made to 'Sully.' I wish it was true but if I was having a wager I would bet that it is an unlikely scenario at this stage. But I guess watch this space until clearances close.

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ROUND 7

SATURDAY, MAY 22

Lockhart v Osborne

Jindera v Brock-Burrum

Henty v RWW Giants

CDHBU v Howlong

Magpies v Billabong Crows

Culcairn v Holbrook

Both sides have top-six aspirations but queries still remain on the Swampies who are yet to beat a side expected to play finals. Heath Ohlin's charges get the chance to make a statement on Saturday and won't lack any motivation with Jimmy Ellis set to play his 200th match in the red and white. However, the Giants will start favourites and Jack and Chris Duck alongside Joel Merkel should ensure the visitors do enough to get the points.

Verdict: RWW Giants by 11 points.

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