THE Narrabri Blue Boars will look to gain momentum heading into the upcoming finals series with a victory over the Moree Bulls at Dangar Park on Saturday.
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Having not lost a game in the second half of the season, the Blue Boars have guaranteed themselves a finals berth.
However, Blue Boars' vice captain Jack Maunder said the side was eager to finish the regular season on a high note.
"The spirits are really high around the club at the moment- there's a really good buzz," Maunder told the Leader.
"I don't think we quite had the right attitude in the first half of the season.
"But, since about the halfway point of the season, I'd say we have really hit our straps."
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This season has been a special one for Maunder, not only was he named vice captain of the first grade squad, but he also recently brought up his 100th game for the Blue Boars.
"It was unreal to bring up 100 games with the club," Maunder said.
"I think it's a massive achievement to get your name on the club's honour board and something everyone sets out to do. For me to do it was really special."
The Blue Boars will be bolstered for their clash with the Bulls with the news Sam Kahl escaped suspension and is free to play.
"I'm not too sure of the ins and outs by I know Sam will be available for us after getting a red card last week," Maunder said.
"Playing Moree is always a massive occasion, so to have a player of his quality available is great."
However, it was not all good news for the Blue Boars at the selection table, with second-rower Matt McDonell ruled out of Saturday's clash due to suspension.
"Matt picked up his third yellow card of the season for a dangerous tackle last week, which means he is unavailable for this week," Maunder said.
"It's disappointing not to have him on the park with us, but I suppose it is better than him potentially missing a final due to having too many yellow cards."
Maunder said "the entire club" was anticipating Saturday's clash with the Bulls.
"There is a bit of a local rivalry between us and Moree for sure," he said.
"I think both sides like nothing more than knocking the other one off.
"I know we will be really keen to get a win and potentially knock Moree out of the finals race.
"It will be a big day at Dangar Park, that's for sure."
Billy Jupp
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
