This weekend's fixtures in GDCA first grade could potentially have ramifications to the battle for first and the battle for fourth.
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The action will start at Hanwood Oval when Hanwood welcomes Exies in a battle between two sides at opposite ends of the ladder. Exies will be looking to take the 12 points from the match knowing that if they want to secure the minor premiership, they will need to win their remaining two games as they have the bye in the final round.
Meanwhile, at the other end of the ladder, Hanwood is currently sitting five points behind the fourth-placed Leagues but will play in the last three rounds after having their final bye of the season last weekend. In the three meetings between the two sides, Exies holds the two games to one lead however in the timed meeting earlier in the year it was Hanwood who came out on top.
In the day-night fixture, Leagues will face a tough test when they take on second-placed Diggers. After losing top spot to Exies last weekend, Diggers will look to bounce back and stay in touch with the Exies side, who are currently six points ahead, with a win.
The Panthers will be looking to start a strong run in the lead into finals as they have struggled for consistency over the few weeks having only won one game in the last six matches. Diggers will head into the clash with full confidence knowing that they are yet to drop a point against Leagues this season.
Umpire Appointment
Friday February 22
5.15pm start 3rd Grade 35 overs
Coleambally v Leagues at Exies 1: Liam Warren and Doug Cattanach
Saturday February 23
1st Grade Timed game
1pm: Hanwood v Exies at Hanwood: Richie Alvaro
4.30pm: Leagues v Diggers at Exies 1: Joe Catanzariti and Brent Harrison
2nd Grade 1.00pm start
Coro v Exies at Westend: Don Coleman
Coleambally v Leagues at Exies 2: Scott Smith
Hanwood v Diggers at Collina: Glen Bock
3rd Grade 1.00pm start 35 overs
Exies v Hanwood at SG1 Roy Binks and Gordon Browne
Sunday February 24
Geoff Lawson Shield: Griffith v Hay at Exies 1: Garry Tucker and Peter Davis