The Leader sports team will bring you live updates from Tigers' clash against the Roosters in Manilla.

The Tigers will host a top-grade home match for the first time in more than 20 years, as they attempt to rebound immediately from an opening round loss to North Tamworth.

Kootingal-Moonbi are also chasing their first win of the season, after Dungowan thumped them in a season opener.

At Quirindi, the Lions will face the Rams in an intriguing second-round encounter.

Former Canterbury Bulldogs first grader Andy Saunders will make his long-awaited return for the home side, and may line up in the centres with his elder brother, Will.

We will also be monitoring the footy action from elsewhere around the region, which will be detailed in the Saturday Scoreboard.

Next week, the winter football codes will be in full swing when the AFL North West and Premier Division competitions commence.

As always, the Leader will be there to document the action.

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