The Bulls occupy second position on the ladder but could drop to as low as fourth if they lose at the weekend.

Coach Paul Baker said his side would go into the match to win as a home advantage in the finals is "very important" for his side.

"With the rain we are getting at the moment you never know how a day is going to pan out, so I think it is very important that we get a win and stay in second so that we get that home advantage.

"I believe that winning form is good form so we will definitely go into this match with our strongest group of players as although Woodend are the bottom side in the competition, we see them as our main threat at the moment."

Baker will make only one change, with Matthew LaFranchi out for Justin McDonald, who makes a long-awaited return to the squad.

"Matt [LaFranchi] has been playing really well lately but someone had to miss out this week and unfortunately it was he who didn't make the cut," Baker said.

"Justin McDonald is a very important player for us and it is great to have him back in the squad ahead of the business end of the season."

Baker is well aware that Woodend pose a massive threat to his side considering they will go into the match with nothing to lose and will be motivated to finish off the season on a positive note.

"Woodend are always very competitive against us and we always have a fierce contest with them as they are traditional rivals of ours," he said.

The proud coach has been pleased with the way his younger players have been performing this season and wants his more experienced campaigners to step up and lead the side to victory.

"Our younger guys such as Rhys Watson and Ian Spiteri have played really well and I'm pleased with their progress but I would like the older guys to step up now and give us a bit extra in the next few weeks," Baker said.