WITH its season on the line, the cavalry has returned for Young just in time for the crucial match against Temora at Cranfield Oval.
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Ten players are expected to return as the Yabbies look to hold off their rivals in the fight for a finals berth.
After just missing out on a premier division place, the Yabbies are a chance of missing finals completely.
The Tuskers are breathing down their necks, trailing by one point.
On a slide, the Yabbies haven't won since recording a win big over Leeton in round nine.
Factoring in byes, Young hasn't taken the field since the 34-all draw against the Phantoms on July 12.
However, with plenty of faces coming back into the team, co-coach Aaron Seaman is confident the of returning to form.
"We've had a pretty rough run in the last few weeks, with a couple of byes and playing Leeton and Coota without a fair few players," Seaman said.
"But all the boys have rallied and are keen to go again and it should be a good contest."
Jack Redmond, Phil Lindsell, Chris Smith and Sam Bunny are among the names coming in.
The two teams last met in April and couldn't be separated, sharing the points after a 14-all draw.
Seaman is expecting two different looking teams from the round one clash.
"When we played them last time it was a good contest and we've improved since then, but so have they," Seaman said.
"I think we can get over Temora, but it will be tough."
A victory would almost ensure Young a finals place, but its not quite at the do-or-die stage.
The Yabbies will face first division leaders Wagga City in the last round of the competition, but Seaman is looking to keep finals hopes in their own hands.
"It would be a lot easier winning this weekend than having it in the hands of the gods next weekend," he said.
The Boiled Lollies are currently three points clear and have face cellar dwellers Leeton at No.1 Oval on Saturday.