THE double chance in the A-grade netball finals is up for grabs as Bridgewater hosts Newbridge in Saturday’s 16th round in Bendigo Bank Loddon Valley FNL action.
It’s fourth against third on Bridgewater’s court from 3pm.
When these teams met in round three it was the Selina Holland and Kristy Gandy-coached Newbridge which won 47-44 at Deepcore Drilling Riverside Oval.
Bridgewater takes winning form into this match as Newbridge aims to rebound from defeat.
In last Saturday’s play the Caz Wood and Olivia Hoiles-coached Bridgewater won 74-47 on Calivil United’s court.
As the Mean Machine powered to victory Newbridge could not stop the unbeaten Mitiamo.
Although the Maroons had home-court advantage it was Mitiamo which netted a 23-goal victory.
Two other matches on Saturday could make or break finals hopes of some teams.
The ladder-leading Mitiamo will be back on its court at John Forbes Oval to play Bears-Lagoon Serpentine.
The Abbey Battersby and Jess Kaur-coached Mitiamo can expect some spirited opposition as the Bears are in sixth place, a win and 13 per cent behind Marong.
Back in round seven it was Mitiamo which beat the Danielle O’Toole and Lara Clements-coached Bears by 43 goals at Gadsden Finance Serpentine Reserve.
The Bears will have gained confidence from a 63-29 win against Maiden Gully YCW Eagles last round.
Back on court after the bye, Marong makes its way to nearby Marist College Oval to play Maiden Gully YCW Eagles.
The Bridget Willox-coached Marong is in fifth place and under pressure from the Bears.
Previous meeting between the Panthers and Eagles ended in an eight goal for Marong on its court at Jackal Oval in Malone Park.
The Leisa Barry-coached Eagles will be determined to take the points at home.
Inglewood will take on Calivil United at Inglewood’s Centre State Scaffolding Oval.
The Caitlyn Cartwright-coached Inglewood will eye a great chance to break its winless run.
In round seven it was the Cindy Portwine-coached Calivil United which beat the Blues at Calivil by 10 goals.
The Demons will be chasing their third victory of the season.
Pyramid Hill has the bye.
Standings in the Loddon Valley FNL A-grade netball competition:
Mitiamo 174 per cent, 52 points; Pyramid Hill 147, 48; Newbridge 134, 36; Bridgewater 138, 32; Marong 110, 28; Bears-Lagoon Serpentine 97, 24; Maiden Gully YCW Eagles 64, 12; Calivil United 68, 8; Inglewood 36, 0.
Loddon Valley FNL netball ladders after 15 rounds:
A-reserve:
Bridgewater 131 per cent, 48 points; Marong 150, 40; Maiden Gully YCW Eagles 125, 40; Pyramid Hill 139, 38; Newbridge 125, 30; Mitiamo 95, 22; Calivil United 88, 14; Bears-Lagoon Serpentine 53, 8; Inglewood 42, 0.
B-grade:
Bridgewater 170 per cent, 52 points; Marong 151, 44; Newbridge 134, 40; Pyramid Hill 127, 34; Maiden Gully YCW Eagles 96, 30; Bears-Lagoon Serpentine 83, 16; Calivil United 60, 12; Mitiamo 74, 8; Inglewood 61, 4.
B-reserve:
Bridgewater 146 per cent, 48 points; Maiden Gully YCW Eagles 143, 44; Pyramid Hill 142, 44; Newbridge 114, 36; Marong 114, 24; Inglewood 94, 24; Calivil United 78, 16; Bears-Lagoon Serpentine 56, 4; Mitiamo 51, 0.
17-and-under:
Calivil United 157 per cent, 48 points; Bridgewater 191, 44; Marong 155, 36; Maiden Gully YCW Eagles 148, 36; Bears-Lagoon Serpentine 79, 24; Mitiamo 69, 18; Pyramid Hill 70, 16; Inglewood 56, 10; Newbridge 50, 4.
15-and-under:
Calivil United 340 per cent, 52 points; Marong 175, 40; Bridgewater 130, 36; Bears-Lagoon Serpentine 113, 36; Maiden Gully YCW Eagles 99, 26; Pyramid Hill 95, 22; Inglewood 72, 20; Mitiamo 35, 8; Newbridge 37, 0.
13-and-under:
Newbridge 423 per cent, 52 points; Marong 150, 36; Calivil United 124, 36; Maiden Gully YCW Eagles 119, 36; Pyramid Hill 71, 28; Bridgewater 118, 24; Inglewood 75, 16; Bears-Lagoon Serpentine 47, 8; Mitiamo 29, 4.