Dees’ game of chess

FOR Mildura, flexibility is the buzz word.

With a senior side hobbled by injury throughout the season, coach Mark Alvey has not been afraid to throw the magnets around to fill gaps and test his players’ versatility.

“We need to be flexible,” Alvey said.

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