MANSFIELD V BENALLA
This is a match-up between two of the teams who are yet to taste victory in 2024. Both have had some good patches during their losses, but not able to string together four strong quarters.
This is a real flip of the coin, and I am going to go with Mansfield. Tip: Mansfield.
SEYMOUR V SHEPPARTON
This should be a cracking game of netball between two of the league’s fancies for this year’s premiership. Shepparton is faultless under the guidance of new coach Stacey Thompson while Seymour is 1 from 2 after a round 2 bye.
Mackenzie O’Dwyer was important through the mid-court for the Bears after she returned from representing Victoria at the Nationals Championships along with Sophie Harmer and Paigen Impey.
If they can continue that form and the defensive end of the court can hold up for the Bears, then they will be right in this contest. Tip: Seymour.
EUROA V ECHUCA
Euroa will be out to extract some revenge for its narrow grand-final loss to Echuca in last year’s grand-final.
Both squads are vastly different in 2024.
Euroa stronger through the inclusion of tall shooter Olivia Morris and league rising star Hollie Reid while Echuca isn’t as strong as 2023 following some key departures from the premiership win.
As the Murray Bombers go through this re-shuffle with the squad there is going to be some tough losses to come and I think this could be another one up against the undefeated and well-drilled Euroa. Tip: Euroa.
SHEPPARTON UNITED V KYABRAM
Shepparton United will be looking to make it three wins in the opening month. The Demons have defeated Echuca and Benalla to make a solid start to 2024.
If they can dominate from the start, then I think the Demons can get past Kyabram. Tip: Shepparton United.
ROCHESTER V TATURA
This will be an interesting test for Rochester. Many have tipped Rochester to be competing for a spot in the bottom half of the six. But to be taken seriously by the more fancied contenders, then the Tigers need to claim a big scalp.
Elsie Boyer celebrated her 100th A grade game in style last week with a comfortable win over Mansfield. The mid-court maestro knows today’s challenge will be tougher than the one against the Eagles.
This should be a great game and if the Dogs can control the tempo and force the turnovers, then I think they can win. Tip: Tatura.
MOOROOPNA V SHEPPARTON SWANS
Mooroopna will be looking to continue its undefeated start to 2024 when it welcomes the Shepparton Swans. The Swans have won one of their opening three matches. They have come up against some good teams so far in 2024.
I think the depth and balance of the Cats’ playing roster will be the difference in the end. Tip: Mooroopna.
