SHEPPARTON UNITED V SHEPPARTON SWANS
Shepparton United will be looking to continue its good form which has seen them jump into the top two.
The Demons know that they can’t rest on their laurels as Euroa, Mooroopna and Echuca are waiting on the wings to pounce on any slip ups.
Last weekend, the Demons were strong in pushing past fellow premiership contender Echuca.
Both sides played without some of their regulars due to illness and unavailability.
That said, the Demons were able to get the win and they will look to young defender Olivia Kirby, coach and mid-courter Kara Blizzard and star shooter Jesse Barnes to lead the way.
The Swans had their bubble burst last Sunday against Mooroopna after five straight wins.
Coach Courtney Simpson knows her team needs to put their loss behind them and focus on today’s contest.
Shinea Sali, Klarindah Hudson, Ella Cirillo and youngster Emelia Mercuri will be important if the Swans are turn the tables on the Demons after losing to them on the opening day of the season. Tip: Shepparton United.
ECHUCA V BENALLA
This should be an interesting match-up for different reasons.
Echuca is looking to bounce back from its loss to Shepparton United while Benalla is looking to continue its winning form after scoring an upset win last weekend at home against Shepparton.
Jacquelyn James, coach Steph Vick and Bianca Willis will be some of the key players that will need to have good games.
Vick will be one of the players returning to the line-up after missing last week’s loss to United.
She hopes a few other regulars return to the court to help curb the influence of the likes of Sally Washfold, Hayley Martinello and Chloe Hill. Tip: Echuca.
MOOROOPNA V SHEPPARTON
Mooroopna will be looking to consolidate its place in the top half of the ladder when it welcomes seventh place Shepparton.
The Bears missed an opportunity to jump into the top six when upset by Benalla.
They potentially get another chance to leap into the six if they can overcome the Cats and their arch rival, Shepparton United does a number on the Swans.
Standing in the way of the Bears will be the likes of Dayna Williams, Shelby Britten and Maddison Wong.
All three were outstanding in the win over the Swans and if they can continue that form, then the Cats should be in front at the final whistle. Tip: Mooroopna.
EUROA V TATURA
Euroa is looking to consolidate its place in the top six when it takes on Tatura.
The visitors have only had the one win in 2022 but despite that, coach Ellie Warnock will be warning her players to be on their game today.
Bree Poole and Karly Wappett had great games in goals last weekend in the six-goal win over Rochester while Bridget Hill was solid down in the defensive half of the court.
Tatura will turn to Molly Kennedy and Taylah Lloyd to continue their good form and their battle with the Euroa goalers will go a long way to deciding who wins the battle. Tip: Euroa.
SEYMOUR V MANSFIELD
In a battle between David and Goliath – Mansfield faces a tough ask against ladder leader Seymour.
The Lions have only lost the one game this season while the Eagles are winless.
For mine, if the likes of Courtney Aldous and Sarah Szczykulski are able to dictate from the defensive third and set up the attacks, then it could prove a very tough day at the office for the visitors. Tip: Seymour.
ROCHESTER V KYABRAM
This should be a fantastic game of netball between two teams who still have plenty to play for despite the fact that they won’t feature in the finals.
The home team pushed Euroa all the way last weekend, only to go down by six goals while Kyabram had a strong win over Mansfield.
Madison Egglestone and Eloise Cuttriss were two of the key contributors in the narrow loss.
Kyabram has put up a really good fight against more fancied opponents in Shepparton and Euroa in recent weeks and if Liv Hall, Jemma Hall and Carly Whitford can help the visitors replicate that form, then they can walk away winners.
The last meeting between these two teams on Good Friday ended in a draw.
And, this game is likely to be tight as well. Tip: Kyabram.
