Yanco-Wamoon taking on West Wyalong in Group 20 first grade

The side has played two games in the last four weeks, and co-coach Kane Hammond is hoping some consistent footy will help his side.

"We have had a week off and play a game then week off, so we haven't really had a chance to get into a rhythm," he said.

"Now that we have a good run of games coming up against some good opposition, I'm hoping that we will be able to find some good rhythm and play some consistent footy."

From Hammond's perspective, he is confident that his side will be in a good position coming out of the bye with any niggles in the side now taken care of.

"Last week off was a really good chance just to freshen up and have a weekend away from footy," he said.

"We should have everyone on deck. Brayden Ingram is back from his headcut, so we should be at full strength.

"We have had two weeks now to sort of work on everything that we have been trying to focus on, so it has been good for us."

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Having conceded 58 points in their last game, the Hawks coach said strengthening up the defence was a priority given they are taking on a West Wyalong side who are always a tough proposition at home.

"They always tend to be a 10-point better team at home, so it is definitely going to be a big challenge for us," he said.

"We have been working on completions and a lot of focus on our defence as well.

"We leaked a few too many against the Black and Whites, so we have really been focusing on that area as well.

"We have played well in patches, but that has got a bit to do with the stop-start, so hopefully we can get a bit more of a complete performance now that we into week to week footy for the next month."

The Mallee Men have made a strong start to the season with wins over Darlington Point Coleambally and Waratahs after a heavy defeat at the hands of the Leeton Greens.

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