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2.20pm Saturday at Kangaroo Flat.

Chance for the Bloods to win two games in a row for the first time this season.

The Bloods showed plenty of grit to rally from a 17-point three quarter-time deficit against Kyneton last week and will be aiming to pick up from where they left off and avoid what they have had to do so often this year - play catch-up footy.

Was only two goals in it in favour of the Roos earlier in the season at the QEO.

Last time: Kangaroo Flat 15.7 (97) def South Bendigo 12.13 (85).

Since 1995: South Bendigo 34; Kangaroo Flat 17; Drawn 1.

2.20pm Saturday at Castlemaine.

The Storm have demolished Kyneton 192-21 and Kangaroo Flat 196-11 in their past two games and should inflict more carnage upon the Magpies on Saturday in the top v bottom match at Camp Reserve.

One of the biggest positives recently for the Storm has been the form of midfielder Jake Moorhead, who is now six games back from his knee injury and been among their best two players in their past three games.

Last time: Strathfieldsaye 35.20 (230) def Castlemaine 1.2 (8).

Head to head: Strathfieldsaye 19; Castlemaine 2.

2.20pm Saturday at Golden Square.

4^th v 5^th and a potential elimination final preview between the two arch rivals who played out one of the games of the season earlier this year when the Dragons after trailing the bulk of the day won by one point.

Should be an entertaining battle in the ruck between Square's Matt Compston and the Dragons' Chris Down.

Big blow for Golden Square last week losing key forward Travis Baird to another hamstring injury and the side managing just six goals against Eaglehawk, which highlights their biggest question mark going forward - can they score heavily enough against the top end teams to be dangerous in September?

Sandhurst is 3-1 in its past four games and has a big opportunity over the next fortnight to build some pre-finals belief with a pair of matches against Square and Gisborne coming up.

Last time: Sandhurst 10.6 (66) def Golden Square 8.17 (65).

Since 1995: Golden Square 33; Sandhurst 26.

2.20pm Saturday at Gisborne.

Shapes as an absolute belter of a contest down at Gardiner Reserve between second and third - both teams are 12-3 - in what could be a precursor to the qualifying final.

Since losing to Gisborne by 30 points in round seven the Hawks have peeled off eight wins in a row, with the Bulldogs now the only team they haven't beaten.

The Hawks are playing a strong brand of team football and since giving up 125 points against Gisborne have conceded an average of just 43 in their eight wins.

But the Hawks' defensive structures will certainly be put to the test against the potent Bulldogs, whose average score of 121 is second only to Strathfieldsaye's 134.

Gisborne's Gardiner Reserve has that "Graveyard" feel about it again this season. Apart from a 21-point loss to Strathfieldsaye, Gisborne's other six games on its home deck have been wins by an average of 99 points.

Last time: Gisborne 17.23 (125) def Eaglehawk 15.5 (95).

Head to head: Gisborne 26; Eaglehawk 24.

2.20pm Saturday at Kyneton.

Some prospective coaches will be looking at this game with interest given both clubs are on the search for new coaches next year.

A win for the Magpies would give them six for the year - something they haven't done since 2011 - while the Tigers will be determined to capitalise on this opportunity at home, particularly having twice squandered three quarter-time leads in their past three games.

Last time: Maryborough 13.18 (96) def Kyneton 8.10 (58).

Since 1995: Maryborough 30; Kyneton 20.

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2.15pm Saturday at Marong.

If the Panthers knock over the Superoos they will remain fifth and play finals for the first time since 2016.

Lose though and the Panthers open the door to the prospect of being knocked out of fifth spot by Calivil United, which would then leave the finals series in limbo until late next week given the Maiden Gully YCW points breach appeal has potential finals ramifications for both Marong and the Demons.

Reckon the LVFNL board will be breathing a sigh of relief if the Panthers win and any finals uncertainty is taken out of the equation.

Having said that, it would take a massive turnaround from the Panthers to knock off the Superoos - who can still finish top - given the hefty 108-point margin they copped in round nine.

Last time: Mitiamo 21.18 (144) def Marong 5.6 (36).

Since 1995: Mitiamo 37; Marong 14.

2.15pm Saturday at Pyramid Hill.

The year started with Newbridge hunting a second premiership in a row, but is likely to end with the Maroons finishing second-last.

Been a tough year for the Maroons that ends with the challenging trip to Pyramid Hill to take on a Bulldogs side that will be playing to lock up a top-of-the-ladder finish for the first time since 2009.

Last time: Pyramid Hill 11.15 (81) def Newbridge 9.8 (62).

Head to head: Pyramid Hill 27; Newbridge 25.

2.15pm Saturday at Inglewood.

Can the Blues avoid a winless 2019 season by upsetting the Demons?

While the Blues would be desperate to avoid a 0 in the wins column this year, Calivil United goes into the game still with the possibility of grabbing fifth spot if it wins, Marong loses, and the Demons make up the 3.58 percentage gap on the Panthers.

If that all happens then there's still the Maiden Gully YCW appeal in the background, with the Demons to then have to wait to see if they will retain the four points they were awarded in round 14 for the Eagles' breach that has kept their season alive.

Last time: Calivil United 21.15 (141) def Inglewood 4.14 (38).

Since 1995: Calivil United 43; Inglewood 8.

2.15pm Saturday at Serpentine.

Scenario doesn't get any simpler - the winner will finish third and earn the double chance; the loser is forced into the elimination final.

The Bears comfortably accounted for Maiden Gully YCW by 38 points last time, but the Eagles are certainly hitting their straps - they are 5-1 in their past six games; the only loss being the game they were stripped of the points against Calivil United, which they actually won by four points.

Last time: BL-Serpentine 15.10 (100) def Maiden Gully YCW 8.14 (62).

Since 1995: BL-Serpentine 28; Maiden Gully YCW 24; Drawn 1.

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2.15pm Saturday at Colbinabbin.

All about getting to the qualifying final in good shape for the Grasshoppers now given that's what they are locked into.

The Grasshoppers have strung together four wins in a row and have a massive reunion day planned for the clash with the Blues, who are coming off a solid 74-point win over Heathcote last week as they continue their march towards a first finals appearance since 2014.

Last time: Colbinabbin 16.6 (102) def Mount Pleasant 8.9 (57).

Since 1995: Colbinabbin 38; Mount Pleasant 24.

2.15pm Saturday at Lockington.

Could this be a potential danger game for the Cats?

They have to get themselves back up after last week's epic against North Bendigo when they were beaten 127-126 in an absolute classic to now front up against an Elmore side that before a bye last Saturday almost pulled off a massive upset also against North.

You'd expect the Cats on their home deck to get the job done, but the Bloods proved against North Bendigo when beaten by just nine points a fortnight ago not to be under-estimated.

Last time: LBU 20.12 (132) def Elmore 5.8 (38).

Head to head: LBU 28; Elmore 16.

2.15pm Saturday at Heathcote.

Similar scenario for North Bendigo to LBU - just how much did last week take out of the Bulldogs?

The Saints will be hoping the answer is plenty given the magnitude of hidings they have copped off the Bulldogs in recent years - the past six of which have been by an average of 162 points.

Last time: North Bendigo 23.26 (164) def Heathcote 6.3 (39).

Head to head: North Bendigo 33; Heathcote 18.

2.15pm Saturday at Huntly.

The Demons must win to keep their season alive.

A Demons' victory by somewhere around the eight-goal margin would bring them back within one game of Leitchville-Gunbower with a similar percentage, then setting up a last-round do-or-die match between the two for fifth spot.

But Huntly can derail that scenario with an upset win.

Last time: White Hills 16.14 (110) def Huntly 7.10 (52).

Since 1995: Huntly 27; White Hills 25.

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