Rollers plan to gain plenty

THE Gold Coast Rollers are adamant tonight’s match against the Toowoomba Mountaineers presents no danger despite the western side having nothing to play for.

The Mountaineers sit last on the QBL ladder but Gold Coast player of the game last week, Jaryd Eustace, says the Rollers will still have much to gain from the match.

“We’re approaching every game the same and there will still be things we can take out of this game regardless of whether we win or lose,” said Eustace, who scored 16 points in the win against Ipswich.

“For us it’s about the growth aspect and continuing to improve each game.”

Despite the Rollers being slated to play the QBL’s bottom two sides in their final two games, Eustace doesn’t believe the soft run will hurt.

“It’s such a short season that you have to play every game on its merit and gain something from every game,” he said. “I think we’d say we gain more from losses more than wins.”

The Lady Rollers play tonight at 6pm at Carrara Indoor Stadium followed by the men at 8pm.

In tonight’s other QBL action, the North Gold Coast Seahawks take on the Southern Districts Spartans to keep their slim finals playoffs alive, though coach Adam Tyrus knows everything will have to go their way to pinch a spot in the eight.

“We’ve got a favourable draw,” he said.

“We need a few results to go our way.

“Our form has been OK but we need to keep executing and sticking to our game plan.”

Jordan Baleikatuba has been ruled out for the season after a knee injury at training during the week but captain Rob Linton returns to the side.

The Lady Hawks tip off proceedings at 6pm tonight at Rowland Cowan Stadium followed by the men at 8pm.