Haha i just had a chat to Josh Holmes about this...they're out for blood :) Will post teams as soon as i find them..
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Rams seek revenge
26/09/2007 3:42:13 PM
Steve Orme
Sportal
Competition leaders the Western Sydney Rams will seek to reverse their disappointing round-one loss in Perth when they host the Spirit at Parramatta Stadium on Saturday night.
A win will seal the minor premiership for the Brian Melrose-coached Rams and all but end the Spirit's semi-final chances.
With both sides having so much to play for Melrose knows his side is in for another tough encounter against its more experienced opponent.
"At the end of the day they've won the same amount of games as us (five) and they're still one of the favourites to win this competition," he said. "They were the better team in first round, no doubt ... the scoreline was 21-13 and we did well to get that close." "They put us under pressure in that game but we've improved a lot since then."
The normally understated Rams head coach admitted his once unfashionable side - which was considered among the pre-season favourites for the wooden spoon - could now become the toast of Western Sydney.
"We've got a game to win and while we don't want to get ahead of ourselves you can't deny the opportunities that exist over the next few weeks," Melrose said.
"Six months ago we were the team everyone thought would finish bottom." "We knew it was going to be a great challenge and as it's turned out we're doing better than most expected." "Saturday night presents us with a golden opportunity - you have one playing three and with no other football happening in the area there's plenty for people in Western Sydney to get behind."
After a late call-up last week the Rams have once again named injured centre Chris Siale on the bench. The Queensland Reds-bound centre, who injured his left ankle in round four, is likely to make a cameo appearance against the Spirit in preparation for the semi finals.
"Chris' recovery is ongoing and in naming him we're hopeful of getting him some more game time ahead of the semis," Melrose said. "He's immensely popular amongst the team and the boys very pleased to have him back."
"It's nice to see someone come back into the side after losing so many players (to injury), it really gives everyone a boost."
