Avoca v Dunolly
Dunolly travel to the Avoca Public Park and with both teams coming off a bye they should be well rested and could both be at full strength.
Despite being beaten by Lexton last round, the Bulldogs were very good in this game fighting it out to the end, and their confidence will be boosted in the knowledge that they are very competitive with top four teams.
Big forward Jesse Britton was a notable absentee from this game and he will be a welcome inclusion against the Eagles who had a big victory over Trentham last round.
The Eagles are playing well towards the end of the season and recently pushed Navarre all the way and will like their chances of toppling the Bulldogs.
Avoca coach Adrian Pilgrim has been playing in the ruck this season and he ventured forward to cover the loss of Britton last week and showed that he is very capable in the forward role finishing with four goals. If he rests in the forward line this week, he will no doubt be a headache for the Dunolly defenders.
A good match is expected and on the recent form of both sides, could go either way.
Avoca
To be selected from:
Nicholas Barker, Toby Beavis, Jaye Farnsworth, Ben Howell, Lachlan Edwards, Benjamin Farrell, Adrian Pilgrim, Nolan Gould, John Bucknall, Sam Kaye, Beau Ketchen, Bryce Howell, Luke Polson, Thomas Nankivell, Matthew Jukes, Jayden Molloy, Alec Wiltshire, Shaun Orr, Bradley Martland, Brad Schiltz, Murray Bond, Jacob Glen
Dunolly
To be selected from:
Jason Hunt, Luke Schodde, Bradley Schodde, Cory Collins, Tony Bellenger, Jamie Townsend, David Jackson, Hayden Wellard, Jesse Hawkes, Lee Jackson, Matthew Gibbs, Ashley Grant, Dylan Gordois, Grant Raven, Brendan Nolan, Nicholas Manley, Michael Campbell, Evan Kovesy, Justin Laird, Paul Edwards, Joe Thompson, Damian Hughes, Graham Crawford, Israel Mofalesi, Ben Perry, James Thomas, Jed Thompson, Alistair Mumford
Maldon v Talbot
Talbot's last hopes of reaching the MCDFNL finals will go on the line in round 14 as they take on Maldon.
The Hawks' up and down year sees them sitting just outside the top eight, only a game behind eighth-placed Maldon. However the Hawks' percentage leaves a lot to be desired, and they will need to score a big win to make up some much-needed ground.
Hawks co-captains Rowan Prentice and Tim Solomon have been quietly consistent in 2013, and along with playing coach Troy Cunningham, will be desperate to drag their side over the line against the Dons.
After a strong start to the year, Maldon has been on the wane slightly in the second half of the season, and will see tomorrow's clash with the Hawks as a chance to rediscover their best form and cement their place in the top eight. Since a serious knee injury to spearhead Leigh Harrison, the Dons have had to spread the load in terms of goalkickers, and will need big games out of the likes of Shaun Burchell, Matt Kile and Hayden Kelly in order to get over the line.
Maldon
To be selected from:
Wayne Burchell, Jake Elliott, Damien Gatti, Tommy Horne, Jacob Fitzpatrick, Kel Chaffey-Jones, Christopher Milham, Marc Carroll, Mark Webb, Ryan Dickson, Matthew Kile, Wayne Bell, Hayden Kelly, Josh Pascoe, Kyle Winstanley, Jamie Cox, Justin Trevan, Andrew Hall, Timothy Conway, Nicholas Kelly, Taylor Watson, Shaun Burchell
In: Marc Carroll
Out: Xavier Mawson
Talbot
B: Timothy Solomon, Lukas Mortimer, Mathew Whiteman
HB: Rowan Prentice, Boe Gilmour, Kane Heathcock
C: Ross Wise, David Clark, Aidan Matthews
HF: Brett Tottenham, Josh Sullivan, Jonathon Arnel
F: Shaun Duffin, Andrew Harry, Trent Barras
R: , Matthew Smith, Brandon McRedmond
Int: Richard Clark, James Collings, Ryan Erkamps, Troy Cunningham
In: Josh Sullivan, Aidan Matthews, Brett Tottenham, Shaun Duffin
Out: Matthew Gayton, Dylan Wittingslow, Lachlan Fishwick, Nathan Bourke
Natte Bealiba v Lexton
Natte Bealiba will be out for revenge in its clash with Lexton this round after a narrow loss to the Tigers in round one.
The Swans went down by just two points at Lexton in round one and will be keen to reverse that result when they host the Tigers in the second week of the MCDFNL's split round.
Natte has a more settled line-up than its first round team, with the likes of key forward Mark Fitzgerald, running defender Daniel Gifford and champion midfielder Stephen Ross all enjoying standout seasons, and the Swans will be confident they have what it takes in order to overcome their more highly-ranked opponents.
Lexton's own star names have also found their form in recent times, and none more so than full forward Matt Brown, who booted eight goals last round. He will likely draw the attention of one of the Swans' more experienced defenders in the form of Chris Jardine or David Miles in what looms as a key clash for both sides.
Natte Bealiba
To be selected from:
Daniel Rothenberger, Lachlan Douglas, Alexander Banko, Stephen Ross, Brent Mortlock, Jamie Evans, Brayden Mills, Michael McCarthy, Jacob Long, Ryan Weir, Nathan Ross, Christopher Jardine, Laurence Chadwick, Karl Morley, Benjamin Weir, Dean Graco, Matthew Stagg, Mark Fitzgerald, Daniel Gifford, Lachlan Cameron, Shane Mortlock, Joshua Tong
In: Daniel Rothenberger, Laurence Chadwick, Lachlan Cameron
Out: Zachary Perez, Dylan McClelland, David Miles
Lexton
B: Bryce Karslake, Michael Jennings, Lewis Alexopoulos
HB: Trevor Johnson, Jordan Phelan, Paul Phillips
C: James Templeton, Robert Hind, James Morrish
HF: Lachlan Pryor, Riley Browne, Cohan Poulton
F: Robert Mosby, Matthew Brown, Thomas Fisher
R: Timothy Oliver, Damon Aspland, Daniel Chester
Int: Trent Brown, Matthew Torpey, Dean Murray, Paul Roberts
In: Trent Brown, Robert Mosby, Michael Jennings, Riley Browne
Out: Cameron Pitkethly, Nick Moroney, David Impey, Brett Pryor
Navarre v Carisbrook
The game all MCDFNL fans have been waiting for will finally come to fruition this week as the league's two highest ranked sides in Carisbrook and Navarre go toe-to-toe.
When the two teams met in the season opener in round one, the Redbacks ran out reasonably comprehensive winners in the 2012 grand final rematch. Since then, the Brook has been simply unstoppable, dominating every opponent they confront in a ruthless 13-game winning streak. Matt Bilton, Nathan Wright and Nick Wright have been standout performers for the Redbacks in 2013, but the side has star performers in almost every position on the ground.
Navarre has come a long way since it's round one defeat at the hands of the Redbacks, putting together it's own impressive record, with a loss at the hands of Natte Bealiba the only black mark on it's record. Coach Daniel Parkin has got the side playing possibly it's most impressive brand of football since it entered the league in 2011 and if they can upset the Redbacks, it will go a long way to preparing them for a tilt at the 2013 title.
Navarre
B: Jeremy Harrington, Samuel Robertson, Brent Flood
HB: Jayden Fowkes, Luke Hendy, Josh Driscoll
C: Bryce Tickner, Louis Hannett, Aiden Lee
HF: Jesse Eckel, Ashley Driscoll, Ben Scott
F: Lewis Baker, Kris Brennan, Nicholas Murphy
R: Rhett Murphy, James Chettle, Daniel Reading
Int: Matt Newton, Brian Lovison, Cody Driscoll, Lachlan Slorach
Emg: Lendon Polkinghorne ,Harley McKenny, Zach Parry
In: Ben Scott, Zach Parry, Harley McKenny, Bryce Tickner, Samuel Robertson
Out: Brent Moloney, Joshua Rathgeber
Carisbrook
B: Hayden Barby, Timothy Heenan, Marcus Emmett
HB: Benjamin Kick, Nathan O'Keefe, Justin Sculley
C: Nichlos Wright, Ryan Hudson-Morgan, Jake Bucknall
HF: Nick Robinson, Nathan Wright, Travis Cornwill
F: Clayton Furniss, Jackson Bowen , Luke Robinson
R: Patrick Jenes, Matthew Bilton, Hayden Barby
Int: Scott Adam, Luke Treacy, Ty Stewart, Jonathon Gray, Jay Anderson
In: Jay Anderson, Marcus Emmett
Out: Isaac Long, Brendan Lloyd
Last Modified on 09/08/2013 14:38