The competitions top six sides will do battle in what is shaping to be a defining round of North Gippsland Football.

This round of the Mallee Football League will complete the first full round and it is then all teams will have a better understanding of where they sit for season 2015.

Leading by a mere behind in the final minute of the contest, Gormandale appeared poised to open their season ledger with victory against a red hot ROSEDALE outfit.

Ouyen United has climbed to the top of the league ladder after a convincing win over the Southern Mallee Giants.

The opening rounds of North Gippsland Football have provided somewhat of a mixed bag of results. While the competition front runners have created a handy break, the log jam below on the premiership ladder standings is an indication as to just how wide open the competition is.

Walpeup/Underbool and Woomelang/Lascelles will both be chasing their first win of the season when they face off this week.

ROSEDALE unleashed a withering attack on the previously undefeated TTU Bombers claiming back-to- back ANZAC Day blockbusters with a thumping 48 point win.

The competitions front runners will be put to the test when the top two ranked sides meet formidable opponents under lights on Saturday.

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