PORTLAND will make the trip to Cobden today to face the Bombers in round six of the Hampden Football League season, and all eyes will be on how senior coach Jarrod Holt’s men come out the gates.

The emphasis which has been deservedly placed on this side of having a strong start cannot be overstated, as in four out of their five matches this season they have conceded large first-quarter deficits and been playing from behind for the rest of the game.