CAFL rivals Federal and Rovers are ready to get stuck in ahead of their top of the table clash

CAFL rivals Federal and Rovers warmed up for next week’s top-of-the-table clash at Albrecht Oval after winning their round 6 matches

Henry Impu was Federal’s best player in their win against Pioneer. Picture: Charlie Lowson

CAFL rivals Federal and Rovers warmed up for next week’s top-of-the-table clash at Albrecht Oval by winning their round 6 matches.

A rusty Federal booted 10.23 (83) to Pioneer’s 8.1 (49) in a goalkicking display coach Izaak Ankers described as “below par’’.

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But Ankers was pleased with his side’s intensity after a three-week break, pointing to the amount of ball the Demons had inside the 50 metre arc.

“We need to get more from our forward outlets and our work at the stoppages, but that will come once we shake off a bit of rustiness,’’ he said.

Henry Impu was Federal’s best player despite his radar in front of goals being slightly out of adjustment after a long layoff.

A return of 5.7 indicated the amount of ball he won, something Ankers was keen to talk about.

“Henry’s such a dangerous player, a genuine Rolls Royce when he gets near the footy,’’ Ankers said.

Rovers beat Wests by 105 points in their first game of football for a month.

Fabian Dickson’s five goals from a forward flank added to three-goal hauls from Nigel Lockyer Jr and Sam Laporta in the Blues’ 25.11 (161) to 8.8 (56) win.

Kynan Kenny off a back flank was another big contributor for defending premier Rovers, who maintained their 100 per cent win record.