LEETON-WHITTON will look to finish the shortened home and away season of the AFL Riverina Championships as minor premiers this weekend.
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The Crows will host MCUE at Leeton Showground in what is the last game of regular matches before the finals series gets underway.
Last time the two teams met was in round one when Leeton-Whitton picked up a 8.11-59 to 6.8-44 victory.
The idea will be to replicate that form, but to also show improvement in what is now six weeks down the track.
A big part of that improvement will be finishing off in the forward line.
The Crows have struggled in recent weeks to kick straight.
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Over the five rounds already completed this season, Leeton-Whitton have kicked a total of 49 points and 49 goals, making it an even ledger.
However, obviously the Crows would like to see those numbers increase on the goals side of things, particularly leading into the finals.
"We just need to finish off our goals and finish off the team's hard work," coach Daniel Muir said.
The Crows are currently sitting on top of the first grade ladder, but a loss this weekend could see them move into second or even third, depending on results from other games.
Muir said it was crucial to win this weekend and maintain a top two position.
"It would be nice to finish on a winning note that's for sure," he said.
"We won't be focusing too much on Mango.
"They are always a good side. Fast and fit.
"The conditions look like they will be alright this weekend, especially compared to the last couple of weekends, so we want to play that fast, running football style.
"We don't want to get too caught up in what they are doing, I want us to play how we want to play."
MCUE are currently fourth on the table, while the Crows have been sitting on top for the majority of the shortened season.
Muir was uncertain if any changes would be made to the first grade side this weekend, but said Tom Meline and Matt Rainbird would be in the selection mix.
Meline was a late withdrawal for last weekend's clash with Osborne.
"Everyone is fit and firing, so we'll see how training goes (on Thursday night) and go from there," he said.
Saturday's match is the last time the Crows will play at home this season.
Spectators are welcome to attend, so long as they adhere to COVID-safe measures in place.
"Hopefully we can get a win in front of the home crowd ... that will set us up well for the finals," Muir said.
