Hanwood FC co-coach Anthony Agresta has a predicament on his hands heading into the Billabong Cup match against Yenda on Sunday at Hanwood Oval.
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Last week against Wests, Hanwood FC were without regular first graders Daniel Johnson, Sevi Tropea and Daniel Draskovic through suspension.
All three will be available to play this weekend, meaning Agresta and co-coach Brian Bertolin will have to decide whether to change the starting line-up that won 3-0 last week.
“They’ve all been regular starters for the year. It will be good to have them back this week,” Agresta said.
“At the moment we've got a good dilemma. Fingers crossed it can continue.”
Last time the two teams faced off, Hanwood FC ran out 7-3 winners, but Yenda gave them an early scare after scoring the first goal of the game.
“They hadn’t had a win in a while (until last week) and that will give them confidence,” Agresta said.
“Last time they stuck it to us early and got one up on us. The boys are going to have to be on their game.”
Agresta hasn’t played since round nine due to a hamstring complaint and is set to sit out this game as well.
Yenda come into the match on the back of their first win since round one.
Yenda coach Richard Othen said his troops were flying high after returning to the winner’s circle.
“They were really pumped after the game,” Othen said.
“I’m just happy with the result and happy we kept to our game plan, especially with the amount of people stepping up from ressies.
“Team spirit is pretty high, which is always a good thing.”
Othen is hopeful that several players will return this week to bolster his squad and their chances.
“Ben Boland, Matt Arnold and the Keefe brothers have been out. Hopefully they're back this week,” Othen said.
“To be honest, if the chances come, brilliant. If not, we’ll just try and hold out and stay structured.
“We will frustrate them and make things as difficult as possible.
"If we can hold out for a draw, great, and if we can sneak a win, even better. We will just go out and play our own game.”
Kick-off is at 3pm.