SEYMOUR V SHEPPARTON UNITED
Seymour and Shepparton United will go into battle with the prize a spot in the top two of the GVL ladder for the winner.
Seymour came into the contest in first place after back-to-back wins against Echuca and Kyabram over the past fortnight.
United was able to bounce from its first loss of the season in round five to ensure Kara Blizzard’s milestone game was one to celebrate.
Olivia Kirby and Laura Cole will be important for the visitors when they go up against Ellie O’Sullivan and Jess Lallo.
Jessie Barnes will go head-to-head with gun Lion defender Sarah Szczykulski.
This battle will go a long way to deciding who is in front at the final whistle.
Momentum will be important and the team that can capitalise on that will win the four points. Tip: United.
BENALLA V MOOROOPNA
Mooroopna will be looking to consolidate its place in the top six when it makes the trip to Benalla.
Benalla gave a good account of itself early against the Demons, but couldn’t sustain the effort.
Hayley Martiniello, Kellie Keen and Kelsey Pallpratt will be important for the home team while the Cats will look to star goal-keeper Maddison Wong to continue her good form.
The Cats will be hoping to welcome back defender Ash Lancaster, Elle Brooks and Genna Ogier who all missed last week’s narrow victory over Euroa.
I think the Cats can get the job done against the Saints. Tip: Mooroopna.
SHEPPARTON V ROCHESTER
Shepparton will be looking to bounce back from its heavy defeat at the hands of Echuca last weekend.
Rochester fell short against the Shepparton Swans and it will be looking to stay in touch with the top six and a defeat today will mean it falls six points behind the Bears.
The Bears will know the importance of today’s game and coach Tracey Brereton will be imploring her girls to take their opportunities to ensure they get the win.
Crucial to the home team winning will be the experience of the Bears.
If they can get on top early in the game then the Bears will win. Tip: Shepparton.
MANSFIELD V SHEPPARTON SWANS
Shepparton Swans will be shooting for a third straight win after a slow start to 2022.
Coach Courtney Simpson has done a fantastic job with her girls.
She has blooded some youngsters, with an eye on the future and they girls have got some reward in the past fortnight.
Sophie Atkinson, Klarindah Hudson and Hannah Garner were crucial in the win over the Tigers last weekend and they should lead the visitors to another win.
Tip: Shepparton Swans.
KYABRAM V EUROA
This will be interesting game for different reasons.
Kyabram has been competitive without tasting success since the opening two rounds of the season, while Euroa has been consistent in 2022 with four wins and two losses.
Euroa is likely to be without playing coach Ellie Warnock who went off with an injury early in the first quarter last week.
Tylah Marchbank, Bree Poole and Kellie Davidson stood tall in the narrow loss to the Cats.
If they can continue that form coupled with the inclusion of boom recruits Bridget Hill and Emily Andrew, then the visitors should be able to keep the likes of Holly Reid, Elivia Hall and Chicky Vick at bay.
Tip: Euroa.
TATURA V ECHUCA
Echuca will be looking to continue its winning form.
Coach Steph Vick returned for the Murray Bombers who bounced back from their loss in round 5.
There were also some other familiar faces who returned to the court in the big win over Shepparton.
The team’s shooters were outstanding to throw down more than 70 goals.
Tatura’s defenders are going to have a challenge on its own hands.
That said they were fantastic in the Bulldogs first win of 2022 up at the High-Country last weekend.
If they can compete for the full quarters, the Bulldogs will ensure they make it a challenge for the visitors. Tip: Echuca.
