ROUND16PREVIEWS

PinesvsRedHill

This shapes as an intriguing contest with Pines comingoffabigwinoverRosebudwhilstRedHill recorded an important win over Frankston YCW. Red Hill trailed by 6 goals heading into the 4th quarter against Frankston YCW last weekend before kicking six unanswered goals to get over thelineby1-pointinafamousvictory.

Jamie Mollo’s men look to be a team capable of taking of few scalps in the final rounds of the season and will present a significant challenge toPinesthisweekend.KalenBirdwaseverywhere for the Hillmen in their 1-point victory kicking 3 goals whilst Charlie Robinson Cay, Jake Di Pasquale and Daniel Frampton all starred. VFLlistedmidfielderMisiFaimalowasinstrumentalin the victory collecting 24 disposals, 6 clearances andagoalinperhapshisbestgamethisseason for Red Hill and will be one Pines needs to get their eye on as the Hillmen travel up to Eric Bell Reservethisweekend.

For Pines, behind the strong performances of Jarrod Gatt, Guy Hendry, Dane Swan and Luke Dalmau the Pythons were able to record their 10th win of the season. Dalmau was a standout with 23 disposals, 7 marks and 4 marks and has made a big impact in his return to this Pines lineup.

The Pythons have been on fire the past few months and have emerged as genuine premiership contenders in Division One. A win here would keep the pressure on YCW as Paddy Swayn’s men are hot on the heels on the reigning premiers for 2nd spot on the DivisionOneLadder.

TheScribbler'sPredictions

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