LEETON-WHITTON could welcome back three big names into his side ahead of their twilight clash with Narrandera this week.
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Isaac Houghton, Brad Boots and possibly Tyh Evans could each make a return to the team for round two.
Houghton and Boots are likely certain inclusions, while Evans will undergo a fitness test before a decision is made.
The trio would give a boost to the team, which last week went down in a grand final rematch to Collingullie-Glenfield Park.
While the scoreboard showed a significant loss in the end, first grade coach Jade Hodge said he was able to take plenty away from the game.
He hopes to see more improvement from the team this weekend against Narrandera.
“Last weekend we stuck with Collingullie pretty well for about three quarters and after that is when we were blown away,” the coach said.
“I was pretty happy with our effort.
“We counted 10 of our blokes to be 18 or under and the average of the team was 21.
“Obviously we don’t want all of our matches turning out like that. We want to be improving each week and that’s when we should start seeing more consistent footy.”
The Crows lost several key players in the off-season and have decided to focus on developing and bringing their youth through the ranks.
It is a formula Hodge believes will click and he hopes the ball can start rolling this weekend against the Eagles.
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Narrandera also lost their first game of the season and, with the match to be played under lights on their home turf, Hodge said they would provide a challenge.
“In saying that, I’m pretty confident going in,” he said.
“Hopefully the boys will have learned from last week.
“We’ve said to them it’s okay to make mistakes, it’s how you then change that and put the pressure on defensively.
“Narrandera at Narrandera is always a good game.
“We’re looking forward to it.”
