Preview: State League v Eltham

Posted: Friday, 12 June 2009 - 10:10pm

Where and when: Eric Raven Reserve, Saturday June 13, 2:30pm AEST
Last time: Camberwell 2 - Eltham 20

FORM:

Camberwell: LLLWL
Eltham: WLWWW

SUMMARY:

Neither side has been playing to their potential this season - the difference being Eltham have been able to eek out wins. Eltham defeated Footscray by 3 and Caulfield by 1, where Camberwell narrowly lost to both sides while leading going into the 4th quarter.

The team has freshened up over the past 2 weeks, with a 6 day break over the Queens Birthday holiday. The return to the track Tuesday showed a rejuvenated side and the guys took it up another notch Thursday.

There is always a lot to play for when these two team meet, and this game will be no different.

KEY MATCHUPS:

Lander v Nicholas: Posession from the face off will be key. Shutting Eltham down at the draw will go a long way towards winning.

PLAYER TO WATCH:

Robbie Gloutnay: Has playing in career-best form and featuring in the votes each week. His work rate in contests in and around the ball has been up there with the best and will relish the extra attenion from Eltham.