A SINGLE Saturday fixture kicks off a shortened Round 11 in the Coates Talent League, as Dandenong Stingrays lock horns with Oakleigh Chargers under lights in Frankston. The ‘Rays are riding a three-game win streak and have named a strong squad, while the Chargers got back on the winners list last week.

WHEN: Saturday June 14, 6:10pm
WHERE: Kinetic Stadium, Frankston
WATCH: Live stream via KommunityTV

IN A SENTENCE:

A streaking Dandenong Stingrays will look to continue their ascent up the ladder when they host Oakleigh Chargers under lights at Frankston, with the travelling side typically undermanned in the midst of school and representative season.

WHERE THEY SIT:

Dandenong Stingrays – 5-3 | 111.6% | WWWLL
Oakleigh Chargers – 3-5 | 89.9% | WLWLL

TEAMS:

Dandenong Stingrays

3. Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves
4. Marcus Prasad
6. Charlie Orchard
8. Max Lee
11. Toby Sinnema
15. Gus Kennedy
16. Tyson Anic
18. Darcy Szerszyn
19. JayDe Varlet
21. Jackson Long
28. Fraser Marino
29. Callum Smith
31. Jasper Russell
36. Oscar Lonie
37. Thomas Hose
38. Riley Hilliard
41. Ocean Shepheard
48. Hunter Stephens
49. Benjamin Carroll
51. Adrian Cole
57. Nicholas Adrien
63. Lachlan Commons

EMG: 22. Archie Le Clerc, 27. Noah Wisken, 43 Jackson Phillips

Oakleigh Chargers

6. Flynn Woolhouse
10. Douglas Kerr
13. Henry Dixon
15. Noah Yze
23. Lucas Tovey
26. Zane Enaty
28. Thomas McCluskey
29. Charlie Whitehead
33. Luke Quaynor
36. Hunter Holmes
37. Sam Bower
41. Leo Gilla
42. Lachie Bell
46. Shaquarn Cox
47. Russell Parry
51. Sebastian Wolff
53. Ethan Bush
54. David Wuol
58. Jon Wade
62. Jeremy Newsome
64. Josh Shepherd
67. Calvin Peris Chong
70. Antonio Giampa

ONES TO WATCH:

Dandenong has the luxury of calling upon a handful of Vic Country representatives, headlined by skipper Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves. Making his name as a clutch goalkicker, the first round talent is hitting top form both at Coates Talent League and National Championships level.

There are stars scattered on every line, with Max Lee likely to feature in defence along with bottom-age swingman Darcy Szerszyn, while onballer Callum Smith and wingman Toby Sinnema stake their claims through the middle third. Needless to say, the Stingrays won’t be short on quality.

Oakleigh’s sole Vic Metro representative is Hunter Holmes, the brother of Geelong star Max. He’s a prospect with similar traits to his elder sibling in the way of speed, able to play on the inside or outside. Watch for him to take the game on and carve a way forward with his running strength.

Outside of Holmes, Oakleigh’s key feature is its over-age brigade. A staggering five are set to line up for the Chargers after the midway point of the season, including Collingwood-tied midfielder Doug Kerr and defender Luke Quaynor – the brother of current Magpie, Isaac.

The Chargers have also retained Noah Yze, the son of Richmond coach Adem, who has plied his trade in midfield of late. Key position utility and former Vic Metro representative Lucas Tovey has also been named along with intercept defender Josh Shepherd.

PREDICTION:

The form guide tells the tale of how this one should go down. Dandenong has superior top-end quality out there and should again have the wood over Oakleigh in their customary night clash in Frankston. Stingrays by 25.

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ROUND 11 FIXTURE

Dandenong Stingrays vs. Oakleigh Chargers
Saturday June 14, 6:10pm @ Kinetic Stadium

GWV Rebels vs. Murray Bushrangers
Sunday June 15, 11am @ La Trobe University

Eastern Ranges vs. Geelong Falcons
Sunday June 15, 11:30am @ Healesville Sports Complex

Gippsland Power vs. Western Jets
Sunday June 15, 1:10pm @ Morwell Recreation Reserve