IN THE first elimination final of the Horsham District league finals series Natimuk United will face the Swifts on Saturday.
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After a nail-biting finish to the Rams round 16 clash against Edenhope-Apsley the squad will need to bring that form into the game against the Baggies.
These two teams last faced in round eight of the competition and just five points separated the Baggies from the Rams.
The Baggies won the contest 12.8 (80) to 11.9 (75).
Baggies coach Scott Carey said his side are not going to underestimate the upcoming game.
“We have been wanting this all season, we’re not going to shy away from it,” he said.
“Hopefully we put on our best performance of the year.”
Both teams have a fast, high-pressure game style and can run out a game with ease.
“I dare say everything will be hard early,” Carey said.
“I think it will be a quick game, that’s how it will pan out. They run out games well and I like to think we do as well.
The Baggies have had an abundance of talent stand up this season such as young duo Ben Taylor and Paul Carson, forward Andrew Cameron who is on 73 goals for the season and midfielder Ryan Folkes.
“Folkes is in a great patch of form and is a real match winner,” Carey said.
“We can’t rely on one or two against Natimuk, they play some excellent team football. It’s going to have to come down to off the ball pressure.
“Getting a few scores on turnovers will be important, I feel like that’s where we can impact the game the most.”
Carey has mentioned to his players to enjoy the finals.
“After a long day at work then being able to run around for nights on the oval is a good feeling,” he said.
“What will happen will happen, we are definitely confident, we got a win at their home deck but we know if we aren’t on top of our game it will be difficult.”