All eyes turn to Davidson Oval this Saturday as ex-AFL legend Matthew Lloyd pulls on the Old Collegians jumper for a one-off appearance against Kolora-Noorat.

All eyes turn to Davidson Oval this Saturday as ex-AFL legend Matthew Lloyd pulls on the Old Collegians jumper for a one-off appearance against Kolora-Noorat.

The Essendon 2000 premiership champion and three-time Coleman Medal winner was recruited to the club as part of the Carlton Draft in what looms as one of the biggest days at the club in years.

Russells Creek and Nirranda is another blockbuster clash worth keeping an eye on with both teams looking to build momentum on the football field, while Allansford and Dennington could make for some interesting viewing after the Dogs burst into the top-five.

Timboon Demons get a chance to keep its season alive in what is a winnable match on the road against Panmure as the Marcus Hickey-coached team continue their improvement.

In the A grade netball, the Allansford and Dennington clash could shake a few things up as the log-jam for finals positions rolls on for another weekend.

A win for either side could be interesting with various scenarios depending on other results to shape the table.

Kolora-Noorat will need a win against an in-form Old Collegians as it looks to keep pressure with the top-three sides while Timboon Demons must win on the road against win less Panmure to keep themselves in touch with the top-five.

While Nirranda seems imperious at the top-of-the-table despite not having a full squad, Merrivale will be hoping to keep pressure on the Blues at the top with a win against the improving South Rovers.

With seven rounds to play before finals and the ladders across both the football and netball tightening up the time to move for clubs is now as the race towards finals begins!

Nick Creely
Journalist

Warrnambool Standard