We’re almost at the halfway point of the home-and-away season and what a year it’s been so far!
In round nine of the senior football there are two clashes that are hard to go past.
Second-placed Allansford and third-placed Russells Creek go head-to-head in a match which could go either way.
Both teams have lost just one match for the year and both boast similar percentages near 200.
Old Collegians (fifth) versus Timboon Demons (sixth) is a massive game for both clubs and their finals aspirations.
Both teams have four wins so far and will be well-aware how important securing the four points is.
In the A grade netball, fourth-placed Dennington’s clash with sixth-placed Kolora-Noorat shapes as a compelling contest.
The Dogs are big-improvers in 2025 and will be hard to stop but don’t discount the gritty Power.
Old Collegians (fifth) and Timboon Demons (eighth) is another match-up which could have big ramifications come the end of the year.
Only one win separates the clubs, both of which are gunning for finals in 2025.
In the other fixtures, Nirranda play Panmure and Merrivale take on South Rovers.
Matt Hughes
Journalist
The Standard