The match of the round will see rivals St Marys and the Tiwi Bombers face off at TIO Stadium tomorrow in what promises to be a highly-anticipated contest. The Saints are sitting comfortably with only one blemish so far this season, while a win for the Bombers would cement their status as a genuine contender.
Brendan Kantilla confirmed his position as one of the league’s most dangerous players with a stunning seven-goal performance against Nightcliff last weekend, while the experience of ex-AFL trio Marlion Pickett, Sam Darley, and Ashton Hams has brought invaluable leadership to the Bombers.
St Marys have rebounded well since their loss to Waratah two weeks ago and will look to stars Dylan Landt, Kieren Parnell, and Jackson Calder to deliver strong performances.
Southern Districts will host Palmerston in the Battle of the Berrimah Line at Norbuilt Oval tomorrow afternoon.
The undefeated Crocs enter as strong favourites, but the Magpies have been bolstered by the return of Essendon District Football League standout Tyson Young. The 194cm midfielder will join ex-AFL player Nick Hind and in-form Cam Nyko in what promises to be a potent on-ball unit for the Magpies.
Meanwhile, the Crocs’ midfield depth was evident in their dominant win over Darwin Buffaloes last weekend, with Matt Shannon, Matt Johnston, and Jed Anderson — arguably the competition’s best player — all proving influential. Forwards Stanley Waistcoat and Will Farrer combined for a dozen goals, a performance that is sure to boost their confidence.
Tomorrow night will see Waratah take on PINT at TIO Stadium. It is a must-win game for the Greenants if they hope to keep in touch with the top-five teams. The Warriors, riding high after an upset win over St Marys, will aim to carry that momentum into captain Dylan Collis’ 100th Premier League game.
Waratah will be boosted by the inclusion of several VFL stars, while PINT will count on Tom Schott to deliver another strong performance.
In the final game of the round, Nightcliff will look to bounce back from last weekend’s loss with a win over Wanderers. The Tigers have been strengthened by the inclusion of Bendigo Football League talents Lachlan Tardrew and Fergus Greene, which will be a significant boost.
Nightcliff enters as favourites, but Wanderers have shown considerable improvement this season, and star on-baller Jaxon East is in top form, coming off a 40-plus disposal performance last weekend.