The Crows will face off against Coolamon, with A grade hoping to return to the winners circle after two consecutive defeats. 

It will also be the first time the seniors will use the new court at the showground after it was completed recently. 

Crows A grade coach Caryn Deaton was looking forward to the side testing out the new surface.

She said after losing to Wagga Tigers and Collingullie Glenfield Park, her side was itching to get a win on the board. 

“We had the general bye last weekend, but the two games before that we lost,” Deaton said. 

“The girls are ready to get another win on the board. 

“We’ve been training really hard and working on different things.

“Mainly on feeding the circle and just other basics.

“It’s going to take team effort against Coolamon. 

“We don’t take any side lightly.

“It would be good to come away with a win.

“We’re excited to use the new court as well.”

The new court has been something the club has been hoping to achieve for some time. 

The project was able to come to fruition with the help of a grant from the NSW government to the tune of $15,000. 

There have been numerous changes made to allow for its construction.

It stands where the former pavilion building was after it was torn down. 

Club president Mick Fraser said it added to the other facilities at the showground. 

“It’s fantastic for same-day footy,” he said.

“On those days we can have the old court in action with the juniors and the seniors on the new one. 

“It’s come up really well. 

“I think everyone is pretty happy with it.”

The court is also closer to the football ground and, thanks to some trees being taken out, it now offers a view of both the netball and football games. 

Seating will be provided at the court. 

The surrounding area will also be turfed. 

“It’s got a concrete base and a non-slip surface,” Fraser said. 

“It’s got a non-slip paint on the top that has been coated on twice. 

“It was a pretty big job getting it done. 

“We had lots of ex-(football) players and current players helping out, which was good to see. 

“It’s all up to NSW regulation and code now. 

“Hopefully that means it might attract bigger carnivals and that sort of thing.”

Apart from the grant received, the club has footed the bill for the court. 

“It’s been a big job and a pretty big cost to the club, but it has come off really well,” Fraser said.