The grounds mightn't dry out until next summer as Sydney's big wet continues and here's
Muddinya Goal Square for Phil's hundredth game in a row. Tonight can Heidelberg continue
its rear guard action against the inconsistent Preston and it's a must-win encounter for
Arpia as it tries to keep its finals chances alive. John Bell with you for the big match
and with the finals only six weeks off the pressure is mounting on every club except
perhaps comfortable league leader Marconi. Preston is a case in point. The club was sitting
pretty barely a month ago. Now with only one win in five weeks some are saying the wheels
have fallen off Preston's charge towards the finals. The club would have gone to Olympic
Village today full of apprehension. Those still last on the ladder Heidelberg has strung
together two wins in succession for the first time this season and has been widely tipped
to jump out of the relegation zone. Your commentators at Olympic Village are Paul Wade and Peter
Gee. There's just one change to the team that beat St George 1-0. Nichol Salkis moves
onto the substitutes bench to allow Scottish defender Paul McDowell to return from injury.
His brother Gary and Ron Campbell will be fit to return next week. Three players in
this lineup have played previously for Preston. John Stewart being a former Preston captain
and at one stage a stand in coach. For Preston who've won only one of their last five games.