Warragul Gazette | Ellinbank host Buln Buln in a top four clash in a round of Ellinbank District football that also includes an enticing mid-table clash between Nilma-Darnum and Longwarry.

The Eagles enter the clash with the Lyrebirds fresh from their second bye, looking to be the latest team to lay down the challenged to the undefeated ladder leaders.

Round 11 saw Ellinbank push Neerim-Neerim South into the final quarter, with the Cats in turn providing Buln Buln their greatest challenge yet last week.

This contest proves one of the key clashes in determining which sides can challenge the undefeated Lyrebirds and pose a threat in the finals.

Fifth placed Longwarry travel to take on sixth-placed Nilma-Darnum in an enticing mid-table clash.

The Crows could move three games clear and make any chase for a Bombers finals appearance difficult.It shapes as a near must win for Nilma-Darnum to stay in the hunt. A victory would move the Bombers four points behind but with a significant percentage gap to consider.

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