Group 11 2017: Macquarie Raiders seeking to rediscover attacking spark in derby clash with CYMS

Nick Guthrie
Updated July 21 2017 - 5:45pm, first published 4:14pm
YOUNG TALENT TIME: Jai Merritt has been a standout for Macquarie since stepping up to first grade but won't start on Saturday against CYMS with Josh Merritt and Kurt Fuller named in the halves. Photo: PAIGE WILLIAMS
YOUNG TALENT TIME: Jai Merritt has been a standout for Macquarie since stepping up to first grade but won't start on Saturday against CYMS with Josh Merritt and Kurt Fuller named in the halves. Photo: PAIGE WILLIAMS

It’s always a match highlighted on the Group 11 calendar at the start of every season but Macquarie Raiders coach Steve McLellan is urging his players to avoid the hype around a Dubbo derby.

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Nick Guthrie

Nick Guthrie

Senior journalist

I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.