MANSFIELD V BENALLA
Benalla will be out to make it two wins on the bounce after an impressive performance on Good Friday over Tatura.
Coach Kellie Keen will be hoping her chargers can build on that success and she will look to Kelseyb Pallpratt, Hayley Martiniello and Chloe Hill to set the tone for the contest.
The Eagles are winless after the opening fortnight of the season and will be seeking improvement right across the court. Nelle Cousins, Dempsey Parsons and Bella Riley will be the players that will prove vital for the Eagles to be competitive today.
Tip: Benalla.
ROCHESTER V TATURA
Rochester will be chasing its first win of the season after coming so close last weekend against Kyabram.
Goaler Teal Hocking stood tall with ball in hand and was judged Rochester’s best performer in the 49-all draw.
She will again be important for her team while Tatura will be desperate to break their duck after two unexpected losses to start 2022.
Tip: Rochester.
SHEPPARTON V SHEPPARTON SWANS
Arch rivals Shepparton and Shepparton Swans will be looking for their first win of the new season when they do battle at Deakin Reserve.
The Bears have come up against two of the premiership fancies and fallen short of victory. The Swans debuted a couple of youngsters last weekend and that is likely to be a theme as they look to climb back up the table.
I think the Bears are in the better form and for that reason they will be in front at the final whistle.
Tip: Shepparton.
KYABRAM V ECHUCA
This is going to be a big challenge for the undefeated Kyabram when it plays host to one of the premiership favourites Echuca.
Kyabram has made an outstanding start to 2022, with a win on the opening day at Tatura and then it shared the spoils with Rochester on Good Friday.
The Murray Bombers, led by Greta Pearson and playing coach Steph Vick, ran out 57-33 winners at home last weekend against Euroa.
The Green Machine are a well-balanced team and I expect the depth of their playing list will prove the difference today.
Tip: Echuca.
EUROA V SEYMOUR
Euroa will have a tough challenge on its hands at home when it faces arch rival Seymour.
The Magpies were gallant in defeat last weekend and if they want to bounce back, they will face a difficult job trying to break through the very strong Seymour defence. Karly Wappett did well in multiple positions last weekend and she may need to do that again today for the home team to be a chance of causing an upset.
Tip: Seymour
MOOROOPNA V UNITED
This is the match of the round.
Both teams are undefeated, playing outstanding netball and getting an even contribution from their playing groups.
Mooroopna midcourters Bree Hanslow and Paigan Impey led from the front in the win over Shepparton Swans last week, while teammates Maddison Wong and Ash Lancaster were strong in defence. Wong and Lancaster face a huge challenge trying to combat two-time Wellman Medallist Jessie Barnes while coach Kara Blizzard and Laura Cole will be other important players if the Demons are to remain undefeated.
Tip: United.
