FFNC’s representatives in the Northern Champions Cup may be vulnerable to an upset if as indicated they take understrength squads to Coffs Harbour this weekend.

It is known that Lennox Head will be without Shani Lauf and Sophie Towner two of their most influential players when they meet up with Urunga Raiders in Saturday nights final of the Women’s Northern champions Cup.

Both girls are tied up with Northern NSW State Team Camps and will be sorely missed. Responsibility for creating opportunities will now fall on the shoulders of Amanda Brett and Christie Hopley which will be a test of their vision and passing skills as both players usually operate as ball winners providing the ammunition for the likes of Towner, Allardyce and Coleman.

Coach Damion Davis remains positive though despite these losses “we will definitely miss Sophie and Shani but I see that as an added test for my girls. We haven’t been under this type of pressure before and it will be a great opportunity to see the girls perform at the top of their game. We are keen to represent FFNC and want to win this first ever Northern Champions Cup,” Davis said.

Rovers first test will come against the champions of Northern Inland Football, in Norths Companions. Missing the likes of Ian McGregor, Aaron Heffernan, Luke McAnelly and Troy Matthews will be a test of depth for the Rovers but they have shown they can pull players from lower divisions who are more than capable.

Companions go into the tournament seriously understrength from the the side that won the double last year. Riddled with injury they have only been able to muster up 15 fit players so that may yet work to Rovers advantage.

Rovers kick off their campaign at 5.00pm with the Women’s Final commencing at 7.00pm at Coffs Harbour International Stadium.

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