On the edge

HAMSTRUNG Irymple captain Brad Eaton says the next fortnight poses an “exciting” challenge for the Swallows.

Sitting in third spot and hosting fifth-placed Robinvale/Euston this week, the Swallows could realistically finish anywhere between second and fifth depending on how the rest of the season plays out.

With the Eagles this week and then Imperials (fourth) the next, Eaton said it was crunch time for his side.

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