MURCHISON-TOOLAMBA V AVENEL
Murchison-Toolamba faces another challenge when it welcomes the undefeated ladder leader today.
The Grasshoppers came up short against last year’s runner-up and coach, Alice Cunningham knows for her team to be taken seriously they need to claim a big scalp.
She would have been disappointed that they didn’t play better and take up to the Lakers.
Avenel has been faultless this season and the Grasshoppers will need to match the visitors in every aspect of the game to be any chance of an upset.
The Grasshoppers must put some early scoreboard pressure on the Swans to give them the momentum and confidence to go the distance.
Tip: Avenel.
UNDERA V TALLYGAROOPNA
Undera is back on track after back-to-back victories to be sitting inside the top six.
Kate Murphy knows for her team to be taken seriously by the big guns that they need to claim a scalp.
Today’s task will be very difficult as Tallygaroopna is very strong both in attack and defence.
Undera’s resurgence has come about due to every player lifting their output and intensity.
The Lions will need start well against a team that really doesn’t have a weak link.
Tallygaroopna is a very evenly balanced team and it gets a contribution from every player who takes the court.
Tip: Tallygaroopna.
LONGWOOD V ARDMONA
Longwood will be primed for today’s challenge, knowing this is a real chance for it to chalk up its first win of the season.
The Cats have really struggled after the opening two weeks of the season.
They have had some good quarters of netball, but have battled for consistency.
Longwood has enjoyed some good patches, but just struggled to put together four quarters.
The team that can make the most of their opportunities and put some score on the board could go a long way to deciding who takes home the victory.
Tip: Ardmona.
LANCASTER V STANHOPE
Stanhope will be chasing a sixth straight win when it makes the short trip across to Lancaster.
The Lions have jumped into the top six with its string of victories and coach, Kerrie Gray will be eager for her girls to chalk up another win.
She knows that Lancaster on its day is capable. Laura Thomson will be looking to see the response she gets from her young tem after copping a netball lesson against the reigning premier last weekend.
This is a game that Stanhope can’t afford to drop, with both Merrigum and Violet Town hot on its heels to capitalise on any slip ups.
Tip: Stanhope.
RUSHWORTH V VIOLET TOWN
Violet Town will be keen to get its season back on track after dropping out of the top six following its defeat to Undera.
The Lions have lost two of their past four matches and they must get the win to ensure they keep the pressure on the teams above it in the battle for the final two spots inside the top six.
The Tigers have been very competitive this season and despite not having any form of success since the draw with Lancaster they are a tough team to play against.
Violet Town will need to start well to ensure the home team don’t get their tails up.
Tip: Violet Town.
GIRGARRE V MERRIGUM
This is a massive game in the context of Merrigum’s season if it wishes to play finals this season.
The Bulldogs sit outside the top six on percentage and this is a game coach, Kate Cordingley knows her girls must win.
Girgarre has really struggled this season and has suffered some big defeats of late.
Chelsea Nicholson will be one of the keys for the Bulldogs as they look to continue the heavy losses for Girgarre.
Tip: Merrigum.
Last Modified on 16/08/2017 20:36