Match Previews | With first wins of the year beckoning and the chance for redemption after finals knockouts last season, there are plenty of big games on the fixture for Round 4.

 It’s been six years since Sunbury last defeated Ballarat on their home deck, but this weekend presents a prime opportunity to snap that streak.

The Lions will no doubt carry some extra motivation into this one, after the Swans crushed their 2024 finals hopes with a heartbreaking late goal in their last meeting.

Fresh off a dominant 48-point win over North Ballarat, Sunbury arrive full of confidence — and with the stats to back it up.

The Lions lead the competition for average disposals after three rounds, highlighting their control and work rate around the ground.

Statistically, these two sides match up closely across most key metrics: contested possessions, intercepts, clearances, and inside 50s are all neck-and-neck.

That means the game will likely be won in the finer details — discipline, execution under pressure, and conversion efficiency.

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