LEETON-WHITTON will face one of their toughest tests yet when they take on an old rival this weekend.
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The Crows will travel to Robertson Oval where they will tackle the Wagga Tigers on Saturday afternoon.
A win will effectively guarantee them a place in this year's AFL Riverina Championships.
The Crows have already accounted for MCUE and Turvey Park this season and are now eyeing off their third scalp.
The Tigers have won one match and lost another during their opening two rounds.
With Leeton-Whitton currently sitting on top of the ladder, coach Dan Muir knows the side has a target on their back.
He said controlling Wagga's run on Saturday would be crucial.
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"Wagga sides over the last couple of years and, I'm sure it will be the same this year, are known for run from half-back," Muir said.
"We've got to try and nullify that and put the pressure on.
"I think if we can have that to a good standard, then it should hold us in good stead."
In terms of the term heading to Wagga for the clash, Muir said likely wouldn't be making too many changes.
He himself remains under an injury cloud, while others had some niggling injuries as a result of last weekend's match against the Bulldogs.
However, none of these are of any major concern.
"We had a recovery session on Monday night and most of the guys thought they would be right to go ... we'll give them every opportunity to be playing," Muir said.
I think if we can have that to a good standard, then it should hold us in good stead.
- Leeton-Whitton first grade coach Dan Muir
Last weekend was also Leeton-Whitton's first home game of the shortened 2020 season.
It was the first time the crowd were able to enjoy being at Leeton Showground supporting their home team.
"It was really great to see our supporters there ... everyone was doing the right thing with social distancing, but it just made everything feel a bit more normal again," Muir said.
Going up against Wagga, the coach was hopeful to see Crows fans at Robertson Oval again on Saturday.
The two sides have always been competitive against one another and, in recent years, the rivalry has gotten stronger, particularly during finals series.
"We've just got to stick to our game plan against Wagga and play the game we want to play," Muir said.
"Wagga are always a tough side.
"They've also got a couple of Albury players in there as well, so it's going to be a big game."