SHEPPARTON UNITED V SHEPPARTON SWANS
In the second half of the split round, United will be out to get a win that will steer its season back on track after back-to-back losses after the Covid-19 break.
The Demons are still in contention to figure in the finals, but coach Rob Osborne knows the importance of this contest. They will be looking to not lose to the Swans twice in a season, but Ty Sutherland, Quade Johnstone, Jessie Finnen, Andrew Riordan, Isaiah Jones and youngster Steele Simpson will be trying to continue the plucky form shown against the reigning premier last weekend.
While, Adam Fichera, Kyle Clarke, Edward Adams, Jack Norman, Jesse Cucinotta and David Gillespie will be important to ensure the Demons win and remain in finals contention.
Tip: United.
TATURA V EUROA
Euroa will be looking to continue its premiership charge when it makes the trip across to Tatura Park today. The Pies’ focus will be the first quarter, especially after a slow start a fortnight ago in the win over Benalla.
Coach Scott Rowan and his staff would have addressed the slow starts with the group in the week off and they will be looking to Nathan Stewart, Jacob Gleeson, Erishmiilan Uthayakumar, Riley Aldous, Thomas Garside and Marcus Varley to lead the way and keep Thomas Sullivan, Chaz Sargeant, Mitchell Elliott, Bradley(FP) Ryan, Matthew Ryan and Curtis Ryan in check.
I think that there is too much on the line for the Pies to let these four points slip through their fingers.
Tip: Euroa.
MANSFIELD V BENALLA
This is a huge game for both of these teams as they chase the September action. Mansfield is currently in sixth place, while Benalla has dropped a game and percentage out of the top six after its recent defeats to Mooroopna and Euroa.
The Saints do play some good football but really struggle to play four consistent quarters. Essentially it was one quarter which is proving costly for them and William Martiniello, Callum Crisp, Jordan Wolff, Dale Martin, Riley Moran and Darcy Laffy will be charged with trying to turn it around on the road today at Mansfield. Eagles coach Chad Owens will be demanding his boys come prepared to play as it is an important game in the context of their season if they want to play finals.
Luke Vanderfeen, Brett Mahoney, Lachlan Ritchie, Thomas Burley, James Herridge and William Chiller will be the players needing to lead the way to ensure the Eagles get the win.
Tip: Mansfield.
