A: Kayde is obviously a great defender. But we decided to change things up a bit and Kayde proved how versatile he is and that he can play in almost any position.

Q: Do you think Surrey is under-rated by opposition sides?

A: As co-coach I wish I could clone half-a-dozen players the same as Kayde. He has been ultra consistent for more than a decade now and won five best and fairests which is an unbelievable achievement.

Q: You face Chiltern this week who has been in a ruthless mood over the past three weeks with a combined winning margin of 548 points?

A: It's no secret that Chiltern and Kiewa-Sandy Creek are the two standout sides of the competition. Kiewa impressed me when we came up against them in round six.

Q: What do you know about Chiltern?

A: By all reports Chiltern are a young side who rely on their slick ball movement and are in red-hot form. We are looking forward to the challenge, especially in front of our home crowd.

Q: Do you expect to be close to full-strength on the weekend?

A: We should be fairly close and Thursday night selection could be a headache this week but I'm not complaining.

Saturday, June 25

ROUND 11

Beechworth v Chiltern

Kiewa-SC v Thurgoona

Rutherglen v Dederang-MB

Tallangatta v Mitta United

Wahgunyah v Barnawartha

Wod. Saints v Yackandandah

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BEECHWORTH v CHILTERN

Beechworth is always a much tougher proposition at home and have already claimed the prized scalp of Barnawartha this season. But claiming another big scalp in Chiltern will be a much harder proposition with the Swans the in-form side of the competition. The visitors' multi-pronged attack of Ethan Boxall, Nick Bracher, Kyle Magee, Danyl Woods and Jake Cooper will ensure the visitors kick another winning score.

Verdict: Chiltern by 40 points

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