Match Previews | Eagles strive to strengthen place in top five

FOURTH in the premiership race, Maiden Gully YCW Eagles will be striving to strengthen its grip on a top five berth in Saturday’s sixth round of Bendigo Bank Loddon Valley FNL senior footy.

The Eagles will be on their turf at Marist College Oval in Maiden Gully against Bears-Lagoon Serpentine.

It’s a clash of fourth and sixth from 2.15pm in the Eagles’ nest.

Just as Maiden Gully YCW is determined to increase its lead on the teams below it, BLS will be equally desperate to close the gap.

The Eagles had the bye last Saturday as the Bears were beaten, 120-80 on Marong’s turf at Jackal Oval in Malone Park.

Previous match for the Eagles ended in a 95-83 win on Mitiamo’s turf at John Forbes Oval.

Best for Maiden Gully YCW were Mitch Hill, Tyler James, Ed Crisp and Anthony Robins.

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