South Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat both entered the season with plenty of hype around them and after four rounds are sitting second and third with a combined seven wins from their eight games.

South is off to a 4-0 start and is already +100 shots, while the Flat – after a shock loss to Golden Square in round one – has hit back with three victories in a row and now has a crack at winning four on the trot for the first time since 2009-10.

Last time: Kangaroo Flat 100 d South Bendigo 88.

Prediction: South Bendigo.

The Hawks sit at the top of the ladder with an unblemished record and 65 of a possible 72 points, showing how well all four rinks are performing.

The Beasties are 2-2 and hunting a big scalp to get their season rolling.

Last time: Bendigo East 106 d Eaglehawk 81.

Prediction: Eaglehawk.

Both teams head into this clash with 1-3 records, but on its home greens Castlemaine deserves to go in as favourites and build on its last-start win over Inglewood by seven shots.

Last time: Golden Square 85 d Castlemaine 79.

Prediction: Castlemaine.

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Big opportunity for reigning premier Bendigo to finally notch its first win of the season when it takes on an Inglewood side that has lost its past three.

Last time: Bendigo 106 d Inglewood 83.

Prediction: Bendigo.