AN EXCITING match up is expected this weekend when the ladder-leading Phantoms take on third-placed Albury.
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Leeton's second grade side are coming off the bye and, with a full contingent on board, are raring to go.
Albury is this year in a similar position to Leeton having not fielded a first grade side in the shortened season.
This means both teams have a solid mix of first grade players, experienced reserves and youth in the fold.
"We're looking pretty good this week ... we've got a full contingency of players," Phantoms club president John Hill said.
"It's another opportunity for our young guys to get out there and have a crack."
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At this stage it will be Leeton's last home game of the season, but they have applied to host a final in the 2020 series.
However, nothing has been confirmed at this stage.
Hill is predicting a tough encounter on Saturday afternoon.
"Albury are very similar to ourselves, they've got some strong first-graders and some youth and juniors coming through as well," he said.
"It will be a real challenge for us.
"I think as far as the game itself goes, we'll be very similar in ability and capability in the forward.
"Where I think we will get the dominance will be through our outside backs."
This is highlighted by one of Leeton's top players for this season in Soropepeli Soqe, who has moved from five-eighth to fullback and is relishing the extra space and room to run the ball.
The inclusion of Andrew Madden at five-eighth has worked well with his talk and communication with the back-line.
"It's been good to be able to use this season where we've started our games well to then trial players in different positions," Hill said.
Three games will be played at No. 1 Oval on Saturday, with Albury also bringing their under 15s girls side for a match, along with the senior women's match and the men's fixture.
The junior girls game will get the day underway at 12.45pm, followed by the men at 1.30pm and the women at 3pm.
Spectators are welcome, but must adhere to COVID guidelines. A bar and canteen will be available.
