With two rounds remaining in the home and away season flag favourite Eaglehawk sits in top position, while South is in second spot.

While the two sides are first and second, Eaglehawk holds a massive 44-point buffer over South Bendigo and has top spot locked up.

South is still far from secure in second position, with Bendigo East and Kangaroo Flat both within 11 points.

Last time – Eaglehawk 100 d South Bendigo 77.

Since 2005 – Eaglehawk 12; South Bendigo 1; Tied 1.

Tip – Eaglehawk.

Bendigo sits seventh on the ladder, but is the only team to have won both its games since the resumption from the extended mid-season break.

The Goers will miss the finals for the first time since 2010-11, but still have plenty of incentive to perform strongly over the final two weeks to avoid the wooden spoon and any potential danger of relegation.

Following last week’s win over Castlemaine, Golden Square is still in the finals hunt as it’s back within eight points of the top four.

Last time – Golden Square 89 d Bendigo 74.

Since 2005 – Bendigo 13; Golden Square 10.

Tip – Bendigo.

Last time these two sides met Castlemaine crushed the Beasties by 65 shots.

But that was on Castlemaine’s home greens – this is at East where the home side will be keen to make amends and keep in the hunt for the double chance.

One of the highlights for the Maine will be the rink which features Mal Darroch, his son Paul Darroch, grandson Lachie Darroch and other grandson Luke Hoskin, who is skipper.

Last time – Castlemaine 131 d Bendigo East 66.

Since 2005 – Bendigo East 13; Castlemaine 9; Tied 1.

Tip – Bendigo East.

A massive game in the fight for a spot in the finals. The two sides sit fourth and fifth on the ladder, with the Flat holding a six-point buffer.

Last time – Inglewood 92 d Kangaroo Flat 84.

Since 2005 – Kangaroo Flat 14; Inglewood 6.

Tip – Kangaroo Flat.