Match Previews | With ladder positions sorted those who have qualified for A-grade finals will fine-tune their game in this Saturday’s round 18 action in the Bendigo Bank Heathcote DFNL season.

The only team not on court will be White Hills which has the bye and has an extended break until a second semi-final showdown with Elmore or Colbinabbin on August 24.

In this Saturday’s play, Colbinabbin will be home at M.J. Morgan Oval to take on North Bendigo.

Runner-up in ’23, Colbinabbin has played superb netball to achieve a win-loss record of 12-3.

The Jen McIntyre-coached Grasshoppers have been freshened up by the bye.

Colbinabbin’s run this season includes a 15-goal win on North Bendigo’s court at Bendigo Club Oval in round nine.

It’s been a tough campaign for the Kiralee Kinder and Stacey Kingdon-coached North Bendigo in ’24.

Expectations of the Bulldogs were to feature in finals or be a strong challenger for a top-five finish.

It’s not to be for the red, white and blue which has a 2-13 record and will be determined to push Colbo until the final whistle.

After a great win at North Bendigo last Saturday, Lockington Bamawm United will be at home to face Elmore at Nichol Trading Oval.

Huge test for the Ash Cullen-coached LBU against an Elmore line-up which has won 12 matches and drawn another so far.

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