Group 20 rugby league
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COMING off the bye, Leeton will travel to Coleambally on Sunday in a bid to topple a Darlington Point-Coleambally outfit that has lost its way over recent weeks.
After some impressive performances earlier in the season, the fourth-placed Roosters have lost their way somewhat after losing Richie Bamblett for the season.
Greens coach Franky Fiumara wants his side to take advantage of that form to post its third win for the year.
It has been several seasons since Leeton has had to travel to Coleambally to play, but wherever the game is shouldn't affect the Greens.
"I haven't seen them play so I don't know what to expect from them," Fiumara said.
"It doesn't matter where it is, whether it is Coleambally or the Point, but I don't think our record is that good at Coly.
"They've lost their main man (Richie Bamblett) really. He just wreaked havoc last time we played them.
"We've been playing good footy, just not for 80 minutes."
Leeton will be at full strength, although there is an injury cloud over Ben Evans (neck).
"All I get to do is worry about preparing our side the best I can," Fiumara said.
"We've got to play with a bit more pride."
There is also a "new" recruit in the form of Matthew Stevens, who played halfback in 2007 when the Greens won the Group 20 premiership.
"He's got heaps of experience," Fiumara said.
"Playing as first grade half at the age of 17, 18 and to win a premiership is pretty good."
Very few of the long-serving Greens players have played in a team sitting so low on the ladder (second last), so much of the year has been new territory, particularly for the first-year coach.
"I try not to focus on (the ladder)," he said.
"I don't know how to approach it the best way, but I try and keep the desire top keep going."