Harvey Bulls out to square up the ledger in Harvey derby clash against Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault

New Harvey Bulls coach Ned Fimmano said nothing to suggest this Saturday’s Harvey derby was “just another game” this week, saying four points against Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault would be extra special. The Bulls legend, who also spent time as a player and coach at the Lions, compared the game to one of WA’s most heated historical rivalries. “It was similar to when I was at South Fremantle and we played East Fremantle to be honest,” he said. “You went out there and you wanted to give it 150 per cent and you hoped that at the end of the day you come back in having won the game. “The rivalry builds as the clubs get older and the more you play against each other. “It is definitely satisfying if you can come away with four points, that’s for sure.” The two sides met three weeks ago, with the Lions running out 34-point winners at Brunswick Oval. The return leg will be the Bulls’ first game since that day, after a COVID-enforced forfeit against South Bunbury and last week’s general bye. Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault were without a host of star names for their comfortable victory over Carey Park a fortnight ago and look set to welcome back Jesse Crichton, Brendan Tingey, Joel Latham, Jack Fletcher and Jarrod Humphries among others. Fimmano said the midfield was an area of focus in the build-up, given the Lions’ strength through that part of the ground. “They are quality footballers and when you play against those sort of blokes you need to make sure you’re holding them accountable,” he said. “I think we have a quality midfield ourselves.” The Bulls coach confirmed forward Brandon Jetta would miss the remainder of the season with a fractured fibula.