Match Previews | With an even third of the home and away season remaining, Round 13 dishes up some all important clashes set to determine the run home to finals.

 This next chapter in this time-honoured local derby will tell us more about Bacchus Marsh in the context of their season, ahead of a timely footy audit against the ladder leaders.

The Cobras are travelling well at the moment having won their last three games, averaging a fraction over 30 scoring shots per game.

Given they're up against the competition’s number one ranked attack and defence, making the most of opportunities going forward will be crucial to their winning chances.

Despite the Devils’ 11 game unbeaten run since the season opener, Cobras’ coach Dennis Armfield and his leaders should have the genuine belief this assignment is not beyond them.

At their last three meets at Darley Park the difference has been no more than 12 points giving every indication the ground should hold no fears for the visitors executing a plan.

In fact, it should be easier for Armfield to implement given the broader dimensions of Darley Park than their narrow home over the bridge at Maddingley.

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