SHEPPARTON UNITED V SHEPPARTON
Shepparton United will be looking to make it two wins on the bounce when it takes on arch rival Shepparton. Coach Kara Blizzard will be warning her players against getting ahead of themselves despite a comprehensive first up win over the Shepparton Swans. Despite a first up loss to the Cats, Blizzard knows the Bears will lift for this game. She will be hoping the likes of Zoe Davies, Laura Cole and Jesse Barnes can led from the front to keep the likes of Ella Sidebottom, Bree Robinson and Jacinta Todd at bay. The depth and balance of the Demons will be enough to condemn the Bears to a 0-2 start to the season and remain undefeated. Tip: United.
BENALLA V TATURA
Both are searching for their first wins of the season after opening day defeats. Tatura suffered somewhat of an upset when it was beaten by Kyabram.
The Bulldogs did well to finish inside the top six in 2021 before Covid-19 ended the season. They will to need to improve as it is evident from the round one results that some teams from the lower half of the ladder will jump up in 2022. Kelsey Pallpratt, Chole Hill and Kellie Keen will be trying to help the Saints rebound from the heavy defeat at the hands of premiership fancy Seymour while Steph Smith-Gorrie and Elise Boyer will be doing their bit to try and lead their team to victory. Tip: Tatura.
KYABRAM V ROCHESTER
This should be a tight contest with Kyabram looking to make it two wins on the bounce. Rochester will be looking to bounce back after a first-up loss to Echuca, but it will find it tough against a Bombers’ outfit that will have a spring in their step after an upset win over Tatura last weekend. Chicky Vick and Alyssa Trebilcock held their own in attack in the win over the Bulldogs, while Jemma Hall worked well in her new position in goal defence. The Tigers will look to some of its youngsters to follow the lead of its more experienced players to try and upstage Kyabram. Tip: Kyabram.
ECHUCA V EUROA
This will be a challenge for both for different reasons. Euroa scored a big win over Mansfield that was led by coach Ellie Warnock in defence, Kellie Davidson through the mid-court and new recruit Bridget Hill in attack.
Tylah Marchbank and Karly Wappett were also contributors in the win. Warnock will have her hands full taking on the dynamic shooting pairing of Bianca Willis and Belinda Lees while coach Steph Vick and Gina Pearson will be crucial to ensure the goalers get the supply.Tip: Echuca.
MOOROOPNA V SWANS
Mooroopna will be out to continue its winning form when it hosts the winless Shepparton Swans. Cats’ shooter Elle Brooks was a particular standout up forward, with support from fellow young-gun Dayna Williams in attack last weekend. If this pairing gets on top, the Swans will struggle to go with them. Captain Maddison Wong was as solid as ever at the back, while Paigan Impey and Shelby Britten will also be out to continue their good form while the Swans will turn to gun shooter Sophie Atkinson, Klarindah Hudson and Kristy Down to have big games to be any chance of victory. Tip: Mooroopna.
MANSFIELD V SEYMOUR
Seymour will be out to make it two wins on the bounce when it travels to Mansfield. The Eagles were beaten by Euroa last weekend while the Lions had a big win over Benalla. Nakita Singe and Casey Adamson were outstanding in pressuring the Saints last weekend and creating turnovers. Courtney Aldous took some crucial intercepts in the second half, which allowed the Lions to push away from the Saints while midcourter Rosie O’Sullivan rewarded the defence by end with her direct passing and vision into the ring, which allowed her to be the best on the court. Tip: Seymour.
