The stage is set for another blockbuster clash between last year’s senior football grand finalists in round 12 of the Warrnambool and District league.
Merrivale (first) and Nirranda (fourth) go head-to-head for the first time since round three, when the Tigers prevailed by 59 points.
The Blues were missing a lot of personnel that night so expect a much tighter contest this time around.
Fifth-placed Old Collegians will be looking to rebound after back-to-back defeats when they take on Dennington (eighth).
The Warriors will need to do so without reliable defender Matthew Petherick, who succumbed to an achilles injury in round 11.
In the A-grade netball, Merrivale’s clash with Nirranda also looms as the match of the round.
The Tigers have only lost one game in 2025, with one draw and nine wins, while the Blues are undefeated as they chase a fourth straight premiership.
Dennington (fourth) versus Old Collegians (fifth) is an important game for both clubs.
The Dogs are six-points behind third-placed Allansford and need the win to keep in touch, while the Warriors only lead sixth-placed Kolora-Noorat on percentage and will be desperate to maintain their advantage.
In the other fixtures, Timboon Demons play South Rovers, Panmure faces Allansford and Kolora-Noorat takes on Russells Creek.
Thanks,
Matt
Matt Hughes
Journalist
