The WA Reds SG Ball squad will play a trial this Saturday afternoon against first grade grand finalists the Central Bulldogs at Ken Allen Field, Hilton.

Along with Saturdays trial against the Bulldogs the Reds will also play the Fremantle Roosters first grade side the following Saturday as the final trial before their round 1 clash with the Balmain Tigers at ME Bank Stadium.

Coach Andrew Korn has deliberately matched his side against their older rivals in a bid to see how the handle it. “We need to see how our boys can stand up against bigger, stronger and faster players like we will encounter when the competition begins.”

With former WA Seniors and Bundy Cup players in both first grade sides the Reds will be tested. “We have a lot to prove in the SG Ball competition with the majority of our players not having experienced this next level of football. They need to be tested against the Bulldogs and Roosters and I am confident they will pass.” Coach Korn added.

One further cut to the 30 man squad will be made after Saturday’s trial to trim the squad to 25 members who will make up the inaugural WA Reds SG Ball Squad.

WA Reds v Central Bulldogs
Ken Allen Field, Hilton
Saturday, 30th January
Kick Off: 5PM

WA Reds v Fremantle Roosters
Ken Allen Field, Hilton
Saturday, 6th February
Kick Off: 5PM