A pair of double-headers open the postseason, starting at Ikon Park on Saturday. Third-ranked Tasmania enters the equation against Bendigo – who knocked off former premiership fancy Oakleigh last week – before minor premier Gippsland locks horns with Northern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Devils last played all the way back on August 6, making for nearly a month away from the competition. Nonetheless, with quality in the form of skipper Lachlan Cowan<\/a> and bottom-age star Colby McKercher<\/a> available in an unchanged side, they are sure to impress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fresh off arguably the biggest win in their history, the Pioneers have named a bunch of stars who were under injury clouds. The likes of Jason Gillbee<\/a>, Harley Reid<\/a>, and Malik Gordan<\/a> will be key to the cause should they get up, along with inspirational captain Harvey Gallagher<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the day’s second game, Gippsland may come in having lost three of its last four games, but should hold a great deal of confidence given its last win came by 100 points, against Northern. The Knights finished bottom, but had been building to their Wildcard Round upset last Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A star studded Power side is lead by Bailey Humphrey<\/a> at the heart of midfield, alongside Coby Burgiel<\/a>. Forwards Zane Duursma<\/a> and Jacob Konstanty<\/a> can also roll through there, while the addition of tall target Archer Reid<\/a> looms as a massive one for team structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Northern will trust an engine room run by Patrick Dozzi<\/a>, Cooper Harvey<\/a>, and Jonathan Tomasiello<\/a> to compete hard against highly touted opponents, with the X-factor of Nate Caddy<\/a> and potential wildcard for the underdogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The action moves to Mars Stadium on Sunday, as Dandenong takes on the Western Jets. A reliable Stingrays midfield will be the big watch, with Mitch Szybkowski<\/a> and Henry Hustwaite<\/a> leading a line which is sure to keep the Jets’ hands full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Western key forward combo Jovan Petric<\/a> and Logan Morris<\/a> will likely do the same to the Stingrays, who enter finals as the third-ranked team. Although, after winning seven of their last eight games, they are arguably the form side of the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rounding out the NAB League action is a clash between Sandringham and Calder. Keen draft watchers and recruiters alike will hope stars like Will Ashcroft<\/a>, Harry Sheezel<\/a>, Cameron Mackenzie<\/a>, and Olli Hotton<\/a> can stay alive for another week, but the Cannons can spoil the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n FIXTURES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tasmania Devils vs. Bendigo Pioneers | Saturday September 3, 11:30am @ Ikon Park Gippsland Power vs. Northern Knights | Saturday September 3, 2:00pm @ Ikon Park Dandenong Stingrays vs. Western Jets | Sunday September 4, 11:00am @ Mars Stadium Sandringham Dragons vs. Calder Cannons | Sunday September 4, 1:30pm @ Mars Stadium <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/GP-Bailey-Humphrey-3-1024x1024.jpg\")
RMC tip:<\/em><\/strong> Devils by 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RMC tip: <\/em><\/strong>Power by 28<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RMC tip: <\/em><\/strong>Stingrays by 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RMC tip: <\/em><\/strong>Dragons by 23<\/p>\n\n\n\n