We have looked at players over the course of January and obviously decisions will be based on this. We need midfield cover, that is absolutely essential. It's important too that we plan with players who will be capable of doing a given job on a given day.

I'm happy that the players are available again. It mightn't be totally accurate to say everyone has got off totally free because. . . players have been in a state of limbo, not knowing whether they could or couldn't play.

It will be a bit of a challenge for management, in that they probably don't want to sound too optimistic; it's generally in their best interest to keep expectations moderate. At the same time, they don't want to sound too bearish on 2005.

It will be a bit of a challenge for management, in that they probably don't want to sound too optimistic; it's generally in their best interest to keep expectations moderate, ... At the same time, they don't want to sound too bearish on 2005.

We've moved on as a team. What's really sad about it, and I think everybody will agree, is that this umpiring crew is a great crew. We like this umpire crew. I've been listening to the radios and everything, and I haven't heard any really positive things about what's going on. ... He's done a great job. I just hope all this doesn't become nasty today.

Clarkdale is a big physical team with a good quarterback and a good fullback and we will be ready for a great football game.