This weekend it won't just be Hay that will be posing a challenge, but the hot weather expected for Sunday will add to the difficulty.

Despite the predictions of around 43 degrees, Griffith captain Jimmy Binks isn't too worried.

"You have to get used to that at this time of year," he said.

"Playing nearly the full distance last weekend probably got a few blokes ready for it. No matter how hotter is, it always feels a bit cooler at the Sporties."

While Griffith has had the better of Hay in their two previous meetings this year, Binks knows that they can't be taken lightly.

"I know they only score 117 on the weekend (in Hedditch Cup), but they had us in a bit of trouble, and that is meant to be our top side," he said.

"I'd treat it as a new match and despite having all the new blokes that are very handy to have they haven't seen Hay this year, and I certainly won't let them take it lightly."

It's a young-looking side for this weekend's match, but with the experience the boys have at the representative level, the Griffith captain is confident his side has what it takes.

"Looks like Prince (Talwinder Singh) is out so that he can focus on Hedditch Cup, but it is looking like a strong side," he said.

"To have Tom Shannon and James Roche opening and then having Ben Signor coming off representative duties a couple of weeks ago when he was at Riverina is really good.

"Tom Greenaway has been bowling very well, and Bocky (Connor Bock) has been in form with bat and ball.

"Charlie Cunial is a good inclusion as well."

First ball between the Murrumbidgee powerhouses will be bowled at 10.30am on Sunday.

Griffith team

Tom Shannon, James Roche, Reece Matheson (wk), Jimmy Binks (c), Connor Bock, Ben Signor, Kyle Bennett, Ben Fattore, Charlie Cunial, Ben Rowston, Tom Greenaway, Angus Bartter

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