THIS week’s match of the round is first versus second, Kyabram at home to Benalla and it should be a ripper.
Whatever happens in this game will have a bearing come September as a big win to the Bombers will almost convince the rest of the competition that the premiership cup is Kyabrams again. A close game or even a win by Benalla (dare I say it) would give not only Benalla a sniff but Shepparton and Echuca also.
The Bombers made mincemeat of Euroa last week at Memorial Oval and even though Kayne Pettifer was kept to two goals, the plethora of options they have in attack, which included four goals from excitement machine, Kyle Mueller assured a 71 point victory. Benalla had a sluggish first half against the improving Shepparton United until a seven goal third quarter blew them apart with Nick Warnock in good form with five goals, Lachy Thompson with four goals and Luke Morgan picking up possessions at will. The Bombers will win and as good as they are, you get the feeling the rest of the competition hopes it is close.
Shepparton United are at home to Echuca. The Murray Bombers have been in fine form and will get the job done. In other games, Euroa will bounce back hard against Mooroopna, Seymour will boost their percentage against the Swans, Mansfield will pip Rochester by a point in the snow and Shepparton will get the points against Tatura, just.
