AVENEL v TALLYGAROOPNA
This is the match of the round between two of the league’s in-form teams.
Avenel has been outstanding under second year coach Kathryn Hard as have Tallygaroopna under interleague mentor Julie Telford.
Both these teams are littered with talented playing rosters but one of the factors that could decide the winner is how well the visitors cope without Bree Giles.
Giles is away on holidays and will miss the team’s next few games.
Telford will have to reshuffle her defence a little and this could give the edge to the Swans.
Both are extremely high scoring teams, with Tallygaroopna and Avenel averaging 60 goals per match.
Their defences are both very strong and the winner is likely to be the one that makes the least amount of errors.
Their only defeat this season has come against the table topping Nagambie.
This will be a fantastic game of netball and one that is sure to be pivotal to deciding the top two.
Tip: Avenel.
MERRIGUM v NAGMABIE
Merrigum produced its first four quarter effort when they comfortably accounted for Girgarre.
The win has ensured the Bulldogs stayed in contention with sixth placed Violet Town.
There is no doubt that this is going to present the Bulldog girls one of their biggest challenges to date and they may find it tough to breakdown what is a very good Nagambie outfit.
This team has not lost a match since last May and they have an aura about them that makes it very difficult for those middle tier teams to come up against.
Abby Misti will be drumming into her players to continue to look at ways they can improve their game.
She will also be demanding to not get complacent because that is when a loss comes.
Tip: Nagambie.
RUSHWORTH v MURCHISON
This is a game that Murchison just has to win, especially if it wants to remain in the mix to play finals.
They have scored four victories this season, but to be fair they have been against teams they have been expected to defeat.
The best win came on the opening day of the season, but since then they have mirrored the senior football team’s results, losing four of their past five matches.
Rushworth has been competitive despite only winning the one match.
Phil Bryant knows that his girls cannot take them lightly or they will get beaten.
I think they can return to the winners circle.
Tip: Murchison
In the remaining two matches, Stanhope will look to get its season back on track after a loss before the bye.
The Lions are home against Undera and Lancaster will be out to keep its winning form going when it takes on Ardmona while Girgarre should be able to chalk up win number three when it travels to Longwood.
Tips: Stanhope, Lancaster and Girgarre.
Last Modified on 06/06/2016 10:19