	{"id":82287,"date":"2022-04-21T04:44:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T17:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=82287"},"modified":"2022-04-20T13:13:06","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T02:13:06","slug":"stage-set-for-top-of-table-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/sport\/stage-set-for-top-of-table-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Stage set for top of table clash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LADDER leaders Marong and Mitiamo meet in Saturday\u2019s third round of the Bendigo Bank Loddon Valley Football League\u2019s senior games.<\/p>\n<p>Unbeaten since 20 July in 2019, Mitiamo\u2019s streak is under threat.<\/p>\n<p>The Superoos have home-ground advantage against the Panthers at John Forbes Oval in Mitiamo and they won their opening two games by 84 and 29 points.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile the Panthers have gone a few better, wining their first two by 149 and 77 points.<\/p>\n<p>Mitiamo\u2019s attack is led by Jay Reynolds and Ryan Wellington, and the Panthers key targets are Brandyn Grenfell and Kain Robins.<\/p>\n<p>Midfield and on ball duels will be a highlight of this match.<\/p>\n<p>After a bye and the Easter break, Pyramid Hill is at home at Mitchell Park to take on Bears Lagoon Serpentine.<\/p>\n<p>The Bulldogs\u2019 run to a 20-point win at Bridgewater in round one was led by Ryley Dickens, Steven Gunther and Billy Micevski.<\/p>\n<p>The Bears have a 1-1 record after a four-point triumph at home against Calivil United where Josh Walsh, Kalem Paxton and Zachary Stone were best for BLS.<\/p>\n<p>Inglewood is in the rare position of chasing a hat-trick of victories as the Darrell Billett-coached Blues make the trek to Bridgewater.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been a superb start for Inglewood with a five-goal win at Calivil was followed by a 62-point triumph on home turf against Maiden Gully YCW.<\/p>\n<p>Stars in Inglewood\u2019s run include Bregon Cothett, Traiton Kendal, Alex Lowe, Charlie McGaw and Cody Stobaus.<\/p>\n<p>On the opposing side, Bridgewater will be desperate to avoid a zero and three start and will look for big games from the likes of Andy Collins, Harry Donegan, Lloyd Needs, Alex Pollock, Callum Prest and Cameron Ross.<\/p>\n<p>A talented Bridgewater squad includes key forward Josh Martyn, Emile Pavlich and Jack Symons.<\/p>\n<p>Unless it\u2019ll all tied after four quarters, Maiden Gully YCW or Newbridge will mark their first win of the season.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been a tough start for the Wayne Mitrovic-coached Eagles who met Marong in round one and then a vastly improved Inglewood.<\/p>\n<p>Mitchell Dean, ruckman Chris Howgate, Grayson Brown and Hunter McDonald were the Eagles best on Inglewood\u2019s turf.<\/p>\n<p>The Luke Freeman-coached Newbridge played well to be within 29 points of Mitiamo in the round two showdown at Holloway Air Riverside Park.<\/p>\n<p>Best for the Maroons in their season opener were Caleb Sanders, Harding medallist Harry Whittle, Brandon Etherington and Jordan Formosa.<\/p>\n<p>Calivil United has the bye.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LADDER leaders Marong and Mitiamo meet in Saturday\u2019s third round of the Bendigo Bank Loddon Valley Football League\u2019s senior games. 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