League leaders clash on Marong’s turf

LADDER leaders Marong and Bears-Lagoon Serpentine meet in Saturday’s sixth round of senior footy in the Bendigo Bank Loddon Valley FNL.

Unbeaten in its pursuit of back-to-back premierships, Marong is home at Malone Park to take on the Bears.

In last Saturday’s play, Marong won at Calivil by 206 points as it kept the Demons scoreless after quarter-time while the Bears had the bye after a three and one start to the season.

The Linton Jacobs-coached Marong has strength on every line.

Brandyn Grenfell kicked 11 goals against the Demons and is a powerful figure in a forward line that includes Kain Robins, Matt Riordan and Ryley Taylor.

The Bears’ ability to limit scoring chances through its play in midfield and on-ball contests will be vital.

Key players for BLS include coach Justin Laird, Charlie Gadsden, Andy Gladman, Callum Draper and Anthony Lewin.

Mitiamo marked its first win of season 2023 as it beat Newbridge by 31 points.

The Jon Varcoe-coached Superoos are back on home turf at John Forbes Oval to take on Pyramid Hill.

A big test for Miti as the Bulldogs beat Bridgewater by 46 points as Dylan Collis, Zach Alford and Thomas Brennan were best at Mitchell Park.

Maiden Gully YCW Eagles meet Newbridge at Marist College Bendigo in Maiden Gully.

The Jay McDonald-coached Eagles are on the rebound from a 49-point loss on Inglewood’s ground at Dissy Machinery Oval.

It’s a vital match for the Eagles and Maroons as they fight to stay in touch with the top five.

Key players for Maiden Gully YCW include Grayson Brown, Hamish McCartney, Ed Crisp and Damian Wust.

The Sam Gale and Daniel Smith-coached Newbridge will look to Dylan Lloyd, Matt Giri, Tyler McLeod, Will Daly and Angus Fortune to lead the way.

Bridgewater is at home to take on Calivil United.

The Rick Ladson-coached Bridgewater will be determined to start well after being down 20-62 at half-time of the clash at Pyramid Hill.

Another massive test for the Anthony Dennis-coached Demons as the Machine eyes a move into the top three.

After a hat-trick of wins, Inglewood has the bye.