DIVISION2 ROUND13PREVIEWS

PearcedalevsDevonMeadows

Expect a bumper crowd at Pearcedale Recreation Reserve as these two local rivals battle it out in a clash that has serious finals implications. Pearcedale’s race towards finals continued with a major victory over Chelsea which sees the Dales one win out of finals contention. Devon Meadows make short work ofSomervillelastweekastheymovedto7-4on theseason,sitting4thheadingintothisRound 13clash.

The Dales showed last week why their modest ladderpositionhasn’tbeenareflectionoftheir quality as they took care of Chelsea in an impressive win in front of a big crowd last weekend.BothJordan&RyanBastinacstarred whilst athletic youngster Kaolan Thornton was back to his best with 25 touches, 9 inside 50s and 3 goals in a must-win clash for his side. Pearcedale play their ground especially well, and with Luke Daniel in some strong form Pearcedale will be a tough side to beat come Saturday.

Devon Meadows recorded perhaps their best winoftheseasonlastweekastheytookdown a strong Somerville side in comprehensive fashion.PaddyRyderkicked4goalswhilstJoel Hillis&DeanKentalsostarredasthePanthers dominated all 4 quarters on their way to the win. Local rivals Pearcedale are entering this clash in a similar vein of form and with the race towards finals heating up, this is a must win for both sides as they look to make amendsforanearlyexitlastfinalsseries.