Storm hopes for

Injuries and Jeparit-rainbow seem to have been best friends in Horsham District football this season.

The Storm jumped out of the blocks early in the year and looked every bit a threat to lift the silverware this season.

But the second half of the competition has seen the injury list explode and the side struggle for consistency and wins.

The Storm finished third, and if it can get all its key movers back on the park in time, it will suddenly become a different side to the team that has battled gamely in the past couple of months.

Options in the forward half abound for the Storm.

Big Daniel Batson is capable of monstering opposition defenders, while Ash Clugston and Peter Weir, if playing forward, are guaranteed to keep the scoreboard ticking over.

In his first year at the helm, coach Tim Inkster has led a side that has shown it is more than capable.

The season record shows the Storm has been the only side to get over the top of premiership favourite Harrow-balmoral.

There seems little doubt the wily and seasoned Inkster will have the Storm peaking at the right time.

The Storm’s midfield boasts plenty of experience. Tall ruckman Sam Cranna works tirelessly around the ground and is one of the better ruckman in the league.