SHEPPARTON V SHEPPARTON UNITED
The battle of the co-tenants will see Shepparton chasing bragging rights over Shepparton United.
The Bears have won three games this season, including against the Demons on the opening day of the season.
While the Demons sit at the bottom of the table with one win. They will be desperate for a couple more wins.
Coach Paul Serra knows the only way they can win is if they are switched on from the first bounce, take their opportunities when they present and limit lapses in concentration.
Zavier Maher saddled up for the Demons due to a VFL bye last weekend. It is unlikely that he will be available again as he returns to play with Carlton.
The responsibility will fall to the likes of Kaedyn Napier, Mitchell Roche, Edward Adams and Kyle Clarke to lead the way.
Anthony Andronaco, Rowan Hiscock, Tyler Larkin, Edward Lindon and Rhiley Lau will be looking to lead the way and if they can continue their good form, then the Bears should get the chocolates. Tip: Shepparton.
EUROA V ECHUCA
Is this the preview of the 2022 grand final?
At the start of the season, many of the pundits thought of these two for the 2022 flag and they haven’t disappointed, sitting one and two.
Echuca has beaten every team in 2022 and sits on top of the ladder undefeated. While, Euroa has won 10 on the bounce after back-to-back losses starting 2022.
Jack McHale has been a standout for the Murray Bombers. He would be one of the contenders for the Morrison Medal at this point.
Ruory Kirkby (five goals) continued his good form in front of the sticks, and he will need to do so again.
Sam Willoughby, Kane Morris, Cooper Barber and the returning Andrew Walker and Ben Reid will be important for the visitors as well.
Andrew Smith has been outstanding for the Pies this season.
The ruckman would be one of the players catching the eyes of the umpires when it comes to the Morrison Medal.
Hard to split these two, but going for Echuca to win a thriller. Tip: Echuca.
KYABRAM V MOOROOPNA
This is one of those eight-point games in the run home to the finals.
Mooroopna is in third spot and Kyabram in fifth place.
The Cats were outstanding getting past Rochester last weekend, it was easily their best first quarter in 2022.
Christopher Nield booted multiple first quarter goals to finish with eight for the day.
Liam Betson, Ben Hicks, Ethan Hunt and Nathan Basile were important in the win over the Tigers and they will need to continue that form.
In a massive boost for the Cats, Jackson Trengove will line up for them after crossing from Barooga before the June 30 clearance deadline.
He will most likely slot into the defence and give much needed height but coach John Lamont will be able to use him forward at different stages or even in the ruck.
Lachlan Smith, Thomas Holman (six goals), Kaine Herbert, Joshua Dillon and Cade Mueller proved to be the stars in the big win over Tatura.
If they can continue that form and add Zac Keogh back to the line-up, they will feel confident they can push the Cats. Tip: Kyabram.
TATURA V BENALLA
Tatura will be looking to do the double over Benalla and chalk up its third win of the season.
That said, the Bulldogs have really struggled in the past month, suffering three big losses to top six contenders.
Benalla has won a couple of games and was reasonably competitive last weekend in its loss to Seymour.
Billy Cooper, Tom Sullivan, Sean McAllister, Lincoln Wellington and Comanche Walls will be doing their best to lead the way for the home team.
The visitors will feel confident that if ruckman Joshua Marchbank can give his midfielders first use today, then mid-season recruit Jarrad Waite (five goals last week) can have a day out. Tip: Benalla.
ROCHESTER V MANSFIELD
This will be an intriguing contest as both teams remain in the hunt to feature in the September action.
The Mansfield line-up probably leads them to be a strong chance to hold its place in the top six while the Tigers will be looking to draw inspiration from what it did when last on home soil when they overcame Kyabram against all odds.
Charles Ward, Hugh Hamilton (debut last weekend), Angus Martin, Lachlan Harper, Mitch Cricelli and coach Steven Stroobants will be important for the Tigers.
Stroobants will be hoping his team can get off to a better start than their last game an at the same time restrict the influence of Jono Aujard, Ross Brown, Tom McDonagh, Patrick Marks, James Herridge and Brett Mahoney. Tip: Rochester.
SHEPPARTON SWANS V SEYMOUR
Seymour are chasing a seventh straight win and look to consolidate its place in the top six.
The Lions went 1-5 through the opening six rounds, but then bounced back to win six consecutive games.
Youngster Nicholas Quigg led the way in the win over the improved Benalla last round.
He got support from Ben Rigoni, Jack Murphy, Dylan Scopel and Nathan Beattie.
In a boost for the Lions, they are welcoming back a few regulars and if they can keep their good form going, anything is possible if they qualify for the finals. Tip: Seymour.
