Fresh from a 79-point win over Gippsland, the Greater Western Victoria Rebels Boys head into this weekend's clash with the Murray Bushrangers in cracking form.
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One game clear on top of the ladder and with their best players in great touch, life is good at Mars Stadium.
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Coach David Loader said his side was back to its best following a loss to the Geelong Falcons the previous week.
"The boys are showing real consistency in their approach and getting the rewards for it," he said.
"Last week we showed the style of football we are capable of playing, and expect the same again this week against the Murray Bushrangers."
The Rebels come into the game with confidence knowing they've already knocked off the Bushrangers this season.
That was back in round four, the boys coming back from 38 points down at half-time and 14 points at three-quarter time to win by 11 points.
Nick Hodgson and Aaron Cadman have gone out of the side, Tom Baulch and Ben Hobbs welcomed back in.
Rebels' round nine line-up
B: Archie Stevens, Angus Bade, Jack Bambury
HB: Hamish Sinnott, Josh Gibcus, Blake Scott
C: Charlie Molan, Sam Breuer, Jamison Ballentyne
HF: Sam Butler, Jye Lockett, Kai Lohmann
F: Flynn Loader, Josh Rentsch, Ben Hobbs
R: Isaac Lovison, Marcus Herbert, Fraser Marris
Inter: Vincent Huf, George Stevens, Jake Drever, Ben Kellett, James Van Es, Tom Baulch
Emerg: Aaron Cadman, Mac Peterson, Cody Bryan
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