Airport West hosts Greenvale at Hansen Reserve in a match that could have big implications on the finals series.
A Greenvale win could see them move 10 points clear in the top five and set a task for the chasing Eagles who could potentially move two points behind the Jets in fifth.
The two sides last met back in Round 6 where Greenvale came out on top by 22 points, with Josh Porter – who has been out since Round 9 – starring with five goals.
Both teams have only got better since that match and as such, this week's clash looms as an epic encounter.
This week's match will be Airport West’s most important of the season so far with a win crucial, while a loss will put a significant dent into their finals hopes.
The undefeated Keilor will take on the last-placed Avondale Heights at Joe Brown Oval in what looks set to be a very one-sided game.
Keilor are still yet to drop a game this season having won all 14 of their matches so far.
However, the mortality of Keilor has been somewhat displayed with a narrow victory over Strathmore last week which could've easily gone the other way.
A loss for Avondale Heights will keep them at least three games clear in the relegation zone with three games left to play.
These two sides previously met back in Round 8 in a game that Keilor easily won by 126 points.
Third placed Strathmore will battle it out with the fourth placed Aberfeldie at Lebanon Reserve in what should be the match of the round, as well as a game that will play a part in setting up how the finals will look.
Strathmore fell agonisingly short of defeating Keilor last weekend but were let down by their bad kicking.
They will be looking to make amends this week against another strong side in Aberfeldie and last week's close loss will no doubt give them confidence that they can win the premiership.
The two sides last played back in Round 8 in a match that was won by Strathmore with a margin of 10 points.
This weekend's encounter looms as another thrilling instalment to the two teams' rivalry.
Abers however, haven’t been at their best recently, losing to two teams outside the top five in their last four games.
Essendon Doutta Stars will face off against Deer Park at Nipper Jordan Oval in a match that could have big implications for both sides.
A Doutta Stars win could see them sit just four points outside the top five, while a Deer Park win will see them avoid relegation this season.
Any hopes the Stars had of finals looked gone a few weeks ago, but a shock upset last week over Aberfeldie sees them back in with a chance, albeit a small and mostly mathematical one of qualifying for finals.
Deer Park’s win over East Keilor last week saw them move 12 points clear of relegation meaning they are likely safe, but a win this weekend will make sure of it.
In the two sides' previous meeting back in Round 8, it was Deer Park that came out on top by 19 points and based on recent form, another close match is likely.
East Keilor plays Pascoe Vale at Overland Reserve in what is another high stakes game for the visitors with a win all but securing their spot in the top three.
The last time the sides met it was a 111-point victory for Pascoe Vale, with the Panthers kicking an astonishing 26 goals in the match.
Pascoe Vale will be confident of a repeat of their last encounter as their form seems to be just as good going into this week’s match.
They easily defeated Greenvale last week only letting them score a single goal for the entirety of the game with a final margin of 72 points.
Top of the ladder West Coburg hosts bottom of the ladder Keilor Park at Coburg City Oval, in what looms as a potentially one-sided encounter.
West Coburg’s 11-game unbeaten run leaves them as the big favourite to take out this year's premiership.
While this weekend’s match shouldn’t be much of a challenge, the Burgers won’t be taking any team lightly as they will want to avoid any hiccups going into the pointy end of the season.
The two sides last played back in Round 10, when West Coburg were victorious by 115 points.
Keilor Park are already confirmed to be relegated as they have just two matches left for the year.
As a result they will be playing for nothing but pride, although they would still no doubt love to finish a disappointing year off with some wins.
St Albans takes on a rampant Maribyrnong Park at Kings Park Reserve in a finals showdown that will shape how the finals play out.
A win for the Saints would see them become equal on points with Marby Park and while they wouldn't overtake them, it would give them a huge opportunity to finish top three and get the double chance if results went their way across the last few rounds.
The Saints do have the advantage of having beaten Marby Park previously this year by two points.
However, Marby Park have hit the best form of their season so far in recent weeks and it’ll take a monumental effort to slow them down.
Marby Park appear to be peaking at the right time of the year as their last three games have all been 100-plus point wins.
However, this week's match will be a real test to see just how much they’ve improved over the course of the season as St Albans are one of the sides that beat them early on.
Tullamarine will battle it out against Oak Park at Leo Dineen Reserve in a match that could prove decisive in the race for fifth spot.
Tullamarine will know this match is a must win if they are to qualify for the finals.
A win over Oak Park would see Tulla sit just four points behind the Oakers who are in fifth position, and due to Tulla’s run home they would have a really strong chance of snatching that last spot up for grabs in the finals.
The last time the two sides met was back in Round 2 in a match that Oak Park won by 17 points.
With plenty on the line this weekend’s encounter looms as an even closer affair.
Oak Park will know that a win this weekend will all but confirm their participation in the finals series, while a loss will leave the door ajar for Tulla to qualify in their place.
The Kangaroos will be desperate for the victory, treating the match as an early elimination final.
Moonee Valley plays Hillside at Ormond Park with both sides fighting their own battles.
The Valley wants to ensure they stay out of the relegation zone while the Sharks want to maintain their spot in the top three.
The last time these sides met it was Hillside who came out on top by 83 points and another result like that one is likely this time around.
Josh Covelli is one to watch against his former side with the star forward 18 goals away from triple figures with just two games to play.
While unlikely, he has put huge numbers up this season and will need to go big here to give himself a chance.
Craigieburn will face off against Rupertswood in what is a massive match in the relegation battle.
The Eagles looked destined for finals after the first five to six rounds of the season but are currently enduring an eight-game losing streak which despite their decent percentage, puts them in serious danger of relegation, especially if they lose this week.
The two sides met back in Round 5 when Craigieburn defeated them by 82 points.
However, this week's match will likely be much closer due to Craigieburn’s bad form over the last month or so.
Rupertswood will see this week's game as a must win if they are to avoid relegation.
They are currently four points behind the three teams above them but a win would see them draw level on points with those teams and put them in with a real chance of avoiding dropping down a division.
First placed Burnside Heights will play Glenroy at Burnside Heights Recreation Reserve in what is a rather low stakes game.
Burnside Heights, despite being in first place due to having played an extra game, will be determined to win this weekend’s match before a showdown in the final round against Taylors Lakes that will determine who is to be the minor premiers.
When these two sides last played, it was Burnside who defeated Glenroy by just the three points in what was nearly the upset of the season.
While Glenroy’s season is almost certain to not end with a finals berth, they will no doubt be out to stuff up other teams runs as they've proved they're capable of.
Northern Saints will host East Sunbury at Charles Mutton Reserve in a match that should see the Northern Saints enter the top four.
The Saints were beaten easily last weekend by Taylors Lakes, but this week they take on the winless East Sunbury in a match that should put them back into a strong position for finals.
The Northern Saints defeated East Sunbury the last time the two sides met by 62 points and it should be another similar result this weekend.
East Sunbury will go into the match as firm underdogs still looking for a first win of the year.
Sunbury Kangaroos will take on Hadfield at Eric Boardman Reserve in a must win game for both sides.
The Kangaroos will need to win their remaining two games and hope results go their way if they are to make finals.
The last time the two sides met was back in Round 3 when the Kangaroos came out victorious by 22 points and this week’s match looms to be an even closer affair.
Hadfield will also know that winning their remaining games will put them in with a decent chance of making finals if results go their way.
The Hawks will back themselves in to win all three as well after a big win over the fourth placed Coburg Districts last weekend.
Taylors Lakes will battle it out against Westmeadows at Lionheart Reserve in a top-three encounter that will shape how the finals series looks like.
A victory for Taylors Lakes would see them remain in touch with taking back top spot as they have a game in hand on Burnside who are currently first.
A loss would make finishing first a harder task but shouldn't hinder their ability to secure the double chance.
The last time the two sides met, Taylors Lakes prevailed by 100 points in a strong win.
It should be closer this time around, but if the Lakers find a similar groove to last time you never know.
Westmeadows are guaranteed to make finals and almost guaranteed to finish top three.
The Tigers therefore, will just be focusing on finishing off the regular season as best they can before heading into finals.
THIS WEEKEND’S FIXTURES
AIRPORT WEST v GREENVALE
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Saturday 2:15pm at Hansen Reserve
KEILOR v AVONDALE HEIGHTS
Saturday 2:15pm at Joe Brown Oval
STRATHMORE v ABERFELDIE
Saturday 2:15pm at Lebanon Reserve
EAST KEILOR v PASCOE VALE
Saturday 2:15pm at Overland Reserve
ESSENDON DOUTTA STARS v DEER PARK
Saturday 2:15pm at Nipper Jordan Oval
CRAIGIEBURN v RUPERTSWOOD
Saturday 2:15pm at DS Aitken Reserve
WEST COBURG v KEILOR PARK
Saturday 2:15pm at Coburg City Oval
TULLAMARINE v OAK PARK
Saturday 2:15pm at Leo Dineen Reserve
MOONEE VALLEY v HILLSIDE
Saturday 2:15pm at Ormond Park
ST ALBANS v MARIBYRNONG PARK
Saturday 2:15pm at Kings Park Reserve
NORTHERN SAINTS v EAST SUNBURY
Saturday 2:15pm at Charles Mutton Reserve
BURNSIDE HEIGHTS v GLENROY
Saturday 2:15pm at Burnside Heights Recreation Reserve
SUNBURY KANGAROOS v HADFIELD
Saturday 2:15pm at Eric Boardman Reserve
TAYLORS LAKES v WESTMEADOWS
Saturday 2:15pm at Lionheart Reserve
