Justin Gibson has been an important attacking weapon for Orana Spurs this season but prior to last weekend he'd been enduring something of a goal drought.
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The double in the 6-0 win over Lithgow was pleasing but there had been no panic prior to that despite him not being able to find the back of the net.
Gibson is well aware there's a host of attacking options on offer at Spurs and it's played a huge reason in the Dubbo side's charge to the top of the Western Premier League ladder.
That depth of quality will be important again on Saturday when Spurs continue their march towards the minor premiership with a match against the in-form Parkes Cobras.
"We've got the depth up front," Gibson said.
"We've got a lot of forwards and back-up strike-power on the bench. If someone goes off because it's not going his way, another guy can go on and change that. That strike-power is there.
"It's very positive. Last weekend was first one I've put away in the second round and we're still getting good results.
"Everyone is putting goals away. It's not a matter of one person doing it, every week there's a different scorer."
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Goals could be on the menu on Saturday when Spurs travel to Parkes.
The Cobras, like Spurs, are a team with real momentum and head into the weekend's penultimate round having beaten second-placed Orange Waratahs and Macquarie in the past week.
Those results have Parkes on the verge of qualifying for the finals and Gibson knows Spurs are going to be facing a confident outfit.
"They're a good side and that's why they're getting the results," Gibson said.
"I'm expecting a fast game. They like to attack, we like to attack.
"It will be a lot of back and forward so it will come down to who takes their chances on the weekend."
Like so many others involved with Spurs, Gibson said the key to the side's success this season is relatively simple.
The players are a close bunch and Gibson said it's showing on the field.
"It's just enjoyment," he said.
"The boys aren't talking about being top, there's just another game this weekend. It's pretty simple."
Spurs could secure the minor premiership this weekend should they defeat Parkes and Waratahs fail to defeat Dubbo FC.
Kick-off is 3pm, Saturday.
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Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
