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What the experts say …

Michael Holland,
Pakenham coach

NARRE WARREN

“Narre are starting to hit top form and I think their midfield rotations will really hurt Doveton.”Jason Chapple,
Hampton Park coach

DOVETON

“I think they’ve got it over Narre Warren. They’ll need a good lead, but they can do that and hang on to it.”Dan O’Loughlin,
2006 Tooradin coach

NARRE WARREN

“My grandfather, Pat Sweeney, had a strong affiliation with Narre Warren, so I’ll stick with the family ties and go for the Magpies.”Hayden Stanton,
2006 ROC coach

DOVETON

“Narre Warren’s got a few niggles with Ryan Stanes and Lee Clark and Doveton will be fresher.”Haydn Robins,
Beaconsfield coach

DOVETON

“I think Doveton’s ability to move the ball and run will be too much for Narre Warren.”Wayne Briggs,
Devon Meadows coach

DOVETON

“They’ve been there and done it. Doveton has been looming and I think it will have the edge over Narre Warren.”Brett McMaster,
Cranbourne coach

DOVETON

“I just think the Doves will be better, They have the Xfactor that you need.”Ronnie Burns,
Berwick coach

DOVETON

“They’ve got good running players and more leg speed than Narre Warren.”

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