ROUND 11 of the Mixed Premier Division will see some ladder-defining matches with the Parkville Panthers set to take on the Geelong Cougars in a top-of-the-table clash.
VIC M-League 2019
Mixed Premier Division- Round 11
6/11/19
8:20,9:40pm
The Pasifika Sharks were dealt a hefty blow last week going down by 29 goals and will want to make amends against an upbeaten Vipers side who will be riding high after a nine-goal victory last week. Only a game separates DDNA and the Melbourne City Blackhawks meaning there is plenty on the line for both sides if they are to keep their finals chances alive. DDNA currently sit a game clear and will want to keep it that way but a loss could see them fall down the ladder with the Blackhawks and Vipers hot on their tail. The third places Valley Wolves are set to take on the eighth placed Eastside Sonics in what could be a challenging match for the lower places team who have only registered two wins for the year while St Therese have the bye this week.
It will be a blockbuster match between first and second place with Geelong’s only loss coming at the hands of the Panthers. The Cougars have proven to be a tough task for any opposition and will want to get revenge against the Panthers who pipped them at the post in their last encounter, and possibly claim first spot. Meanwhile the Panthers will draw inspiration from their last meeting to spur them on heading into the contest. Julia Woolley and Brayden Pastore are important in the goal circle for Geelong with their accuracy to post, clever movement and work together while wing attack Vanessa Augustini can deliver the ball into the circle time and time again credit to her netball understanding. Alastair Punshon is in integral down in defence pairing with the likes of Sarah Szczykulski to act as a wall and propel the ball coming down the court making for a tough challenge for the Panthers goalers. Elle McDonald could prove to be the key cog through the midcourt for Parkville with her ability to set up plays and use her speed to offload passes. Other key players such as Uneeq Palavi and Casey Adamson will want to have a big game to keep their unbeaten streak alive.
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