Warragul Gazette | If you have a chance, have a quick look at the MGFNL ladder and absorb just how close and competitive the competition is.

With so little separating so many teams, every supporter from every local community should be cheering from the sidelines on Saturday, doing "their'' bit for their local football club.

Thorpdale v Mirboo North
Thorpdale are unlikely to let this one slip. The Blues, hosting a side in rebuild mode and still with work to do, need victory at all costs. One expected loss from here will make life a lot harder to make finals than it needs to be.

"We look forward to welcoming our close neighbour Mirboo at home this week," Thorpdale co-coach Ray Pickering said. "Always an important day for both clubs, chasing the Bright/St Ellen Cup. Hopefully we can get our hands on it!"

Whilst that's not the only silverware on the mind of the Blues, it remains important this weekend. Mirboo North might not be expected to get the points, but they will be learning on the way.

"Heading over to Thorpdale after a week's rest," Mirboo North coach Damian Turner said. "We have recognised some specific areas for improvement and are looking forward to putting these into practice."

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