THE penultimate round of Mixed Premier Division is set to be a big one, with Round 13 seeing plenty of defining matches that could really impact on the ladder even at this late stage of the season.
VIC M-League 2019
Mixed Premier Division – Round 13
20/11/19
7:00, 9:40pm
This round will see a number of exciting matches with a top-five battle between Geelong and DDNA set to test DDNA after a solid few weeks on the track. Geelong have been one of the more consistent teams this season, making this a real test for DDNA who ultimately need wins this round and the next to make finals as well as relying on other results to go their way. NNE Vipers have a good opportunity to put an average start to the season behind them when they take on Melbourne City Blackhawks, especially after only going down by two goals last time they met. Meanwhile, Eastside Sonics take on St Therese in the late timeslot.
Parkville Panthers will look to continue their winning ways when they take on Valley Wolves. With the side sitting undefeated from 12 matches and a bye next week to finish the season, a win this round will gift them an unbeaten record and a big confidence booster heading into the finals. Parkville well and truly ruled the roost last time these teams met, defeating the Wolves by 33 goals and proving the Panthers are in a league of their own. Valley Wolves, to their credit, had a fairly solid second half last time they met, proving they do have the ability to match with the strong Panthers but the real test will be for how long they can take it to the side. The ability of goaling pair Uneeq Palavi and Brodie Roberts will be the one to stop at the post with their collective ability to not only put goals up but also produce plenty of turnover ball. Wolves could be a real chance to turn it on in defence with the likes of Alastair Punshon and Erin Jay providing plenty of rebounding and handy deflections. Combine the number of Victorian Netball League players taking the court and the Wolves’ need for a win this round to make the finals and this match could be a real game-changer for the round.
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