They have certainly come into this season riding some big preseason expectations. Marist have always been a tough outfit and this year really have their eyes set on the ultimate prize, and so far this season have shown that they can go all the way. They have a pack that is focused and the squad seems to be one of the better that Marist have produced in the last couple of years. I will give special mention to James Lancashire, gutsy forward with a good solid build tends to fly under the radar a bit, but is in the mix non the less, does not get the exposure that he deserves as he is not a very flashy player, but I grinding and hardworking one. This Marist team really is a force to be reckoned with.