Benalla v Shepp Swans
Benalla is on a roll, and the Swans have been decimated by injury. Sains are 9th and Swans are 8th, but with Nick Warnock marking everything across half back, David Mennen offering support and Mark Marriott in control of the ruck the Saints are an improved team. Nick Warnock took a GVL record (unofficial) 14 intercept marks on the weekend and with Mark Marriott is among the top 10 players in the league.
Prediction: Benalla by 11 points.
LAST TIME THEY MET: Swans won by 119 points
Echuca v Mooroopna
With four of the top 20 players in the league, the Cats are a tough proposition for the in form Murray Bombers. Sam Reid may well be back though and even without Mitch Wales and Tom Evans (missing last week), it will be an Echuca win. Even without Sam Reid the Echuca juggernaut rolled on, but they face a Cats team with Kai Madgwick, Isaac Dowling, Liam and Keelin Betson all in great form.
Prediction: Echuca by 31 points.
LAST TIME THEY MET: Echuca won by 107 points
Kyabram v Euroa
Zac Norris has been dominant in the ruck all season and will face off against Jack McKernan, an under sized but determined foe. The Bombers are 5th and the Magpies are 11th. Neither team is in favour with the umpires, Kyabram having the least amount of kicks this season and Euroa 4th from the bottom on the free kick ladder.
Prediction: Kyabram by 71 points.
LAST TIME THEY MET: Kyabram won by 96 points
Rochester v Shepp Bears
Mitch Trewhella was back to his best, a 197 ranking point game that featured 36 disposals and 2 goals. The Bears, however, had their own star return to his best – Luke Smith kicking five, match he feats of Anthony Andronaco.
Prediction: Bears by 16 points.
LAST TIME THEY MET: Rochester won by 20 points
Seymour v Tatura
Sitting third, the Lions and Riley Mason will be looking to fill their boots against the injury ravaged Bulldogs. Even with Jimmy Bennett, Keiran Andrew and Finn Radley putting up some big numbers the Bulldogs are struggling to put a score on the board.
Prediction: Seymour by 121 points.
LAST TIME THEY MET: Seymour won by 113 points
Shepp United v Mansfield
After starting the season on fire, the Eagles have lost two in a row and face a United team wanting to stay in touch with the six after dropping their game against the Cats. Mansfield will be hoping to have some firepower back, but United will aim to shut down the likes of Brown and Hogan.
Prediction: Mansfield by 4 points.
LAST TIME THEY MET: Mansfield won by 83 points
