The heat is on

By Mark Gullick
BERWICK and Beaconsfield face difficult tasks on Saturday.
The Wickers travel to Casey Fields to meet the undefeated Cranbourne, while the Eagles host Hampton Park at Perc Allison Oval.
Beaconsfield had the bye last round.
In the last meeting between Berwick and Cranbourne, the unbeaten Eagles won a classic encounter by two points.
“When you look at it, you probably can’t ask for a better challenge,” Berwick coach Dean Rice said.
“We’re coming off a defeat and we’re playing the best team in the comp at their home ground. It’s a fantastic challenge for our guys to really see where we’re at … and whether we can stand up.”
Last Saturday, Narre Warren outscored Berwick 10 goals to four in the second half to defeat the home side by 27 points in glorious conditions.
Before the game, Berwick has only lost once at Edwin Flack Reserve this year.
By half time, another win was on the cards for the Wickers, who held a 13-point lead.
Narre Warren quickly overhauled the deficit with two quick goals before Waite added another.
The Magpies claimed the lead with a long goal by Matt Olney and further goals saw Narre Warren up by two goals at the final change.
Narre Warren controlled the final term and kicked four goals to two to seal the win.
Tempers flared on several occasions, and, as a result, there were countless 50-metre penalties, which often resulted in goals.
Magpies champion midfielder Michael Collins further enhanced his Norm Walker medal fortunes with another dominant performance.
Youngsters Adam Giobbi and Ben King played well. Giobbi was promoted from the under-17s three weeks ago and has played sound football at senior level.
Paul Vanschilt was brilliant for Berwick, kicking six goals from the midfield in a valiant display, while Jason Kelly and Adam Mott were sound.
The Magpies have the bye this round.