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Southern Tigers (2-1) v Woodville Warriors (1-2)

In the Match of the Round, the Warriors will be hoping that their season of home court disadvantage can continue for another round, when they visit the Tigers at Morphett Vale.

Following their defeat to South (Luke Stanbridge 18 points) in Round 3, the Warriors are 0-2 at home, but 1-0 away. Perhaps another road trip is just what they need?

The Tigers have recovered nicely from their season-opening defeat to Sturt, with ensuing back-to-back victories. In just 28 minutes, Anthony Drmic put up 30 points in a 114-87 win over Centrals.

The Tigers swept the Warriors 2-0 last season.

 

North Adelaide Rockets (2-1) v Eastern Mavericks (0-3)

The Rockets will attempt to bounce back from their first loss of 2017, when they welcome the Mavericks to Hillcrest.

In Round 3, with Alexander Starling out, Aric Miller dropped a game-high 36 points, but it was not enough to prevent a loss of 13 points to Sturt.

With yet another big home loss to Forestville (Lachlan Barker 20 points), the Mavericks are stuck at the bottom of the ladder again.

Last season’s series between the Rockets and Mavericks finished as a 1-1 tie.

 

West Adelaide Bearcats (1-2) v Sturt Sabres (2-1)

The Bearcats will be trying to avoid a third consecutive defeat, when they host the Sabres at Port Adelaide.

Despite 30 points from David Oldham, the Bearcats were the highest scoring losing side in Round 3, going down to Norwood by seven. This will be the third consecutive fixture against a 2016 finals team for the Bearcats.

Isaac White led a well-balanced attack with 18 points, as the Sabres bounced back from their Round 2 shellacking to Forestville with a triumphant 77-64 effort against North.

The Bearcats, despite finishing lower than the Sabres on the ladder, comfortably swept last season’s series 2-0.

 

 

Norwood Flames (1-2) v South Adelaide Panthers (2-1)

The Flames will be looking to make it two victories at their new home in the space of four days, when they greet the Panthers at Campbelltown.

After a 0-2 start, the Flames got on the board in Round 3, overcoming West 95-88. With star Matthew Lycett and fellow import Ahmad Starks absent, Jerrell Sanders stepped up big with a round-high 40 points.

The Panthers enter this one on the back of an upset 72-58 success at Woodville. Eian Davis had a quieter night than Round 2 with 22 points, but got a lot more support this time.

The Flames swept the Panthers 3-0 last season.

 

Forestville Eagles (3-0) v Central District Lions (0-3)

The Eagles will put their unbeaten record on the line, when the Lions make their way to Wayville.

In Round 3, behind 27 points from Antonio Garrett, the Eagles continued their blistering form at Adelaide Hills, knocking off Eastern 114-70.

Despite 23 points from Koen Sapwell, the Lions suffered a tough blowout loss to Southern.

The Eagles swept the Lions 2-0 last season.

 

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North Adelaide Rockets (2-1) v Eastern Mavericks (3-0)

In the Match of the Round, the Mavericks will be set for another tough challenge, as a trip to Hillcrest to face the Rockets awaits.

This year’s surprise packets have completed every challenge with flying colours thus far. In Round 3, the Mavericks overcame Forestville 84-81. Alex Wilson again starred, registering 29 points, including the go-ahead three with six seconds remaining.

The Rockets’ 60-50 road win at Sturt was their second in succession, following a nail-biting loss to Woodville in Round 1. Opal Mader dropped 19 points on the Sabres.

The Rockets swept the Mavericks 2-0 last season.

 

Southern Tigers (2-1) v Woodville Warriors (2-1)

The Tigers and Warriors will be seeking 3-1 starts, when they clash at Morphett Vale.

In Round 3, the Tigers cruised through a 114-36 blowout at Centrals. Demi Skinner scored 22 points, while the reserves saw some extended action.

The Warriors are also coming off a win, having beaten South 71-47 last round. Jennifer Monroe and Ashley Clausen each scored 17 points.

The Tigers swept the Warriors 2-0 last season, with an aggregate winning margin of just 10 points.

 

West Adelaide Bearcats (1-2) v Sturt Sabres (1-2)

The Bearcats and Sabres will be fighting to regain .500 records, when they claw it out at Port Adelaide.

In Round 3, the Bearcats lost a thriller to Norwood, falling by six points (Ieva Nagy 21 points).

The Sabres succumbed to a double-digit defeat to North (Caroline Burgess 12 points).

Last season’s series between the Bearcats and Sabres finished as a 1-1 tie.

 

Norwood Flames (2-1) v South Adelaide Panthers (1-2)

The Flames will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten home record, when they welcome the Panthers to Campbelltown.

In Round 3, the Flames bounced back from a rare early season defeat, sneaking past the Bearcats 78-72. Jessica Good recorded a team-best 20 points.

After trailing Woodville by just five after three quarters, the Panthers were blown out 7-26 in the final stanza. Hayley Bunce’s 14 points were a team-high.

The Flames swept the Panthers 3-0 last season.

 

Forestville Eagles (1-2) v Central District Lions (0-3)

The Eagles will be trying to avoid back-to-back losses, when they meet the Lions at Wayville.

Against league-leading Eastern in Round 3, the Eagles were in front inside the final two minutes, but could not hold on, going down by three points. The defeat occurred despite a game-high 32 points from Samantha Defrancesco. 

The Lions got swamped by Southern, with Danielle Greaves’ nine points the best result on the individual scoring front.

The Eagles swept the Lions 2-0 last season.