Kyabram v Echuca
The reigning premier hit their straps against Tatura, 46 scoring shots to four. Echuca sits on top of the ladder, with the 2nd best offence and 2nd best attack. Mitch Wales is flying, Malik Gordon has 10 goals in 2 weeks and they will just edge out Kyabram in a thriller.
Prediction: Echuca by 7 points.
Last time they met: Round 17, 2025 – Kyabram won by 33 points
Mooroopna v Shepp United
The Cats were dominated at clearance (-24) and lost contested possession (-33). They face a Demons team with two successive wins and a dominant key defender in Brodie Newman (another 5 intercept marks on the weekend).
Prediction: United by 16 points.
Last time they met: Round 17, 2025 – United won by 36 points
Seymour v Euroa
Coming off an amazing win against the previously untouchable Eagles, Seymour will have the Magpies measure. Watch Huw Jones (159 ranking points on the weekend, including 18 marks and 31 disposals (30 kicks). Riley Mason has 16 goals in 3 games.
Prediction: Seymour by 32 points.
Last time they met: Round 15, 2025 – Seymour won by 2 points
Mansfield v Benalla
Reigning Morrison Medallist Callum Brown had 37 touches, 12 Inside 50s, 10 tackles and 13 clearances – and his team still lost. Will Kelly kicked five goals and they face a Benalla team coming off a win. Mark Marriott gives the Saints the edge in the ruck (despite Jack Christopher being in form), but Mansfield should win most other areas of the game.
Prediction: Mansfield by 37 points.
Last time they met: Round 18, 2025 – Mansfield won by 52 points
Rochester v Tatura
The Tigers outscored Echuca after half time, but still lost by five goals. Echuca had the five highest ranked players on the ground, but Adam McPhee’s three goals were a shining light and Ryley Ferguson also offered an avenue to goal.
Prediction: Rochester by 48 points.
Last time they met: Round 18, 2025 – Rochester won by 140 points
Shepparton Bears v Shepparton Swans
Ruckman Ash Holland was the 2nd highest ranked player on the ground in a game where Mooroopna was highly competitive. The Bears had only one multiple goalkicker after Luke Smith was kept comparatively quiet by Coby James.
Prediction: Bears by 29 points.
Last time they met: Round 11, 2025 – Bears won by 12 points
