The Central Coast Rugby Union season restarts after the Easter break with several enthralling matches on hand.
There are a couple of clashes which deserve Match of the Day status.
One of these will be at Woongarrah Oval where Kariong will travel north to take on Warnervale.
These two teams are coming off very good wins two weeks ago and both will be keen to continue the winning streak.
Both teams are having their best starts to a season in quite awhile and confidence is high in both camps.
This match for Kariong will be their first away match, so it will be interesting to see how they travel.
Kariong have been impressive in their past two matches, defeating 2016 finalists Woy Woy and Avoca.
Kariong will rely heavily on their effective forward pack, but also have the backline to take advantage of any good supply of ball.
Warnervale will enjoy being at home and this factor may be the only difference between the teams.
Another encounter that warrants Match of the Day is at Ourimbah Rugby Park where Ourimbah will host Gosford.
There is an intense rivalry between these two teams.
Both teams are yet to lose a game this year. Gosford have had a draw with Avoca Beach in the first round and an easy win over Hornsby.
Gosford have had a pleasing start to the year but players such as Josh McGlynn, Josh Reid, and Hugo Pike will have to lead from the front.
Hornsby will play hosts to Avoca Beach at Mark Taylor Oval and both teams will be desperate for a victory.
Both teams are coming off a loss in Round 2.
Avoca Beach had a loss to Kariong in their last outing and will be keen to reverse that trend.
Hornsby are always stronger at home and will be prepared for this clash.
Avoca Beach are yet to have a win this season.
Avoca Beach will go into this match as favourites but Hornsby will make it difficult for them.
The Lakes will travel to The Haven Oval to meet Terrigal.
Terrigal will be most keen to get onto the paddock and will go into the clash as favourites.
Terrigal came from behind to win their only game of the season, and despite the closeness of the result in that match, they did show they will be a major force once again this year.
They are the reigning Premiers and will be keen to retain that mantle this year.
Source:
Media release,
Apr 18, 2017
Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union