By Luke Mathews
Aberfeldie will be hoping to move back up the ladder when it takes on Pascoe Vale at Clifton Park.
It’s been an up and down first season at the helm for Leigh Tudor with his side currently sitting in fifth spot with four wins for the season.
After losing a number of players in the off-season, the side has continued to promote young homegrown talent and remain in touching distance of the double chance.
After a difficult year last year, it’s been a much better year for the Panthers who are currently sitting in third spot with seven wins for the year.
Pascoe Vale’s four-game winning streak ended last week when the side went down to Keilor and have now slipped down to third.
These two teams last met back in Round 4 when Pascoe Vale came out on top by 21 points, with Matthew Dennis leading the way in the ruck with 34 disposals and 40 hit outs.
One to keep an eye on at Raeburn Reserve is Moudy Taha.
The midfielder was electric against Keilor, finishing with 38 disposals and eight clearances despite going down.
Abers’ midfield is filled with superstars, however they’ll need to be mindful of one of the competition’s brightest young stars.
Airport West will travel to Hillside in what looms as a season-defining clash for both sides.
It’s been a strong first season in Premier Division for the Sharks who have recorded three wins for the year.
After a good win against Marby in Round 9, the side squandered a golden opportunity to further ensure their safety after going down to Greenvale last week by 42 points.
It’s been a disappointing season for Airport West which has just the two wins for the year and last week slipped to down to last spot.
The Eagles were much better last week despite going down to Aberfeldie, and will be hopeful they can turn their form around given they have flourished in the second halves of 2024 and 2025.
When these two teams met back in Round 4, Hillside won its first Premier Division game by a point.
For Hillside to win, it’ll need to stop Matthew Hanson and Ned Gentile.
The duo almost single handedly pulled the Eagles across the line against Hillside earlier in the year, combining for 67 touches and 20 clearances.
Hillside's midfield has been well led by Khalil Kaakour, Fort Caruso, and Lucas Falli however will need to find a way of stopping Airport West’s main men.
Keilor will be hoping to solidify its spot in second when it takes on Essendon Doutta Stars at Joe Brown Oval.
After a difficult start to the season, Keilor now loom as the main threat to Strathmore’s premiership defence with the side currently on a six-game winning streak.
It’s been an almost identical pattern of form for Douttas who also had a couple of difficult games to start the year, however have now won six of their last seven.
The two teams are separated by just four points, however a loss for either side could see it slip down one position on the ladder.
When the two sides met earlier in the year, Keilor suffered its last defeat going down to the Stars by 38 points with Mitch Kalpakis starring with 31 disposals and 13 marks.
One to keep battle to look out for this weekend will be between Keilor forward line and Douttas backline.
The Stars have the best defence in the competition conceding just 62 points per game and have conceded more than 50 points just once in the last seven weeks.
Meanwhile, Keilor’s forward line is ranked second in the competition averaging 110 points per game.
The Stars did an excellent job of holding the Blues to just 50 points in their first meeting this year and will need more of the same this weekend if they want to claim the four points.
Strathmore will be hoping to return to the winners list when it takes on Greenvale at Lebanon Reserve.
The Mores were stunned last week when they suffered their first loss for the year going down to Deer Park by 16 points.
Despite going down, Strathmore still hold a two-game buffer on top of the ladder over Keilor and Pascoe Vale.
Greenvale took a huge step last week in turning its season around, recording its second win for the year over Hillside.
The Jets are now off the bottom of the ladder, however remain equal on points with Airport West.
When these two sides last met, it was one-way traffic for most of the match with Strathmore recording a season-high 126-point victory.
For Greenvale to win, it’ll need another big performance from Josh Porter.
The full forward has been a shining light for the Jets in 2026, booting 21 goals from eight games including a bag of five last week.
Another bag of five this weekend would go a long way in causing another upset and ensuring Greenvale’s safety.
Deer Park will be hoping to continue its late charge towards a finals berth when it takes on Maribyrnong Park at Monk Oval.
Jamie Madigan’s side recorded its best win since coming across to the EDFL with a 16-point win over ladder leaders Strathmore.
Marby’s winless run continued last week, with the side going down to Essendon Doutta Stars by nine points.
It now means Brodie Holland’s side is without a win since Round 4, however, they have lost their last two matches by under 10 points and pushed Strathmore all the way in Round 8.
In their first clash for the year, Marby did topple Deer Park by 33 points with Brandon Ryan starring with seven goals.
For Marby to win, it’ll need to quell Luke Scicchitano.
The midfielder was excellent in the victory over Strathmore, amassing 29 disposals and seven clearances.
The 23-year-old wasn’t a factor in Deer Park’s last meeting with Marby after he suffered an injury early in the game which kept him to just six touches and meant he missed the following week.
Marby’s midfield was well beaten at contest and clearance last weekend against Douttas and will need to see improvement this week if it is any chance of stopping Scicchitano.
By Eric Forman
An interesting contest will kick off Round 11 action as Avondale Heights takes on Oak Park at Canning Reserve.
The Heights currently sit one game and percentage out of the five, while Oak Park remains in a double-chance battle.
Avondale Heights coach Andrew Kahofer will be hoping for a more competitive outing this time out against the Kangaroos after an 11-goal loss in Round 6.
It was a dominant Kangaroos performance that day with Adam Del Busso (four goals, 11 marks) and Mac Hallows (25 disposals, nine score involvements) leading the charge.
The availability of Marcus Zipf will be an interesting watch, with the Williamstown-listed ruck dominating on return to the Heights last week with 35 disposals, 53 hit outs, and nine clearances.
Oak Park remained without Josh Hotchkin last week and played without a recognised ruck, adding to the intrigue.
Even if Zipf doesn't play, Daniel Taberner alone could provide first use to the likes of Blake Cochrane, Jackson Robb, and Darcy Tarczon which could pose as a point of difference to the Round 6 meeting.
Oak Park will still enter as favourites, but the Heights will be looking for a significant improvement.
The two best defences will go head to head at Leo Dineen Reserve as Tullamarine takes on West Coburg.
The Burgers are sitting a game clear on top of the ladder, while Tullamarine has a one-game buffer inside the top five.
West Coburg has been dominant across its last four contests averaging 141 points per game and a winning margin of 84 points.
The Tulla defence is the stingiest in the competition allowing over 80 points just twice this season – once last week, and once the first time against West Coburg.
It was a 24-point win for the Burgers that day with Jesse Martini and Ibby Taha hitting the scoreboard as they've done the most for their side all year.
The Demons had 12 more inside 50s and one more scoring shot on the day, however, so the return of Josh Covelli since that meeting could alleviate the connection and finishing up front that was missing that day.
The teams from that meeting could look different to this one, will there be a different result?
Moonee Valley and Taylors Lakes will continue the action at Ormond Park.
The Fog enters this clash in third spot with four consecutive wins, while the Lions sit seventh following two crushing defeats to the ladder leaders West Coburg and Oak Park.
Steve Burns will be looking for a response from his side which has played below its capabilities.
The Lions are four games out of the top five so while a finals run is unlikely, they'll want to turn the results their way for the next eight games.
It was a 34-point win for Moonee Valley the last time these sides met in Round 2.
Mitch Clarke proved hard to stop on the day with four goals to lead all scorers and will no doubt get some extra attention this week.
Can the Lions show some improvement, or will the Fog continue their winning streak?
The two bottom sides will square off at Overland Reserve with East Keilor hosting St Albans.
The Saints have lost their last six, while the Cougars are still searching for their first win.
It was an 81-point win for St Albans when these sides last met in Round 2.
Jacob Townsend made his lone appearance for the Saints that day and booted seven goals, while Mason Dipetta kicked six.
An interesting battle this week could be between two young forwards in East Keilor's Cooper Matthews (31 goals from 10 games) and St Albans' Hok Marial (22 goals from seven games).
Which forward can get on top and help lift their side to victory?
Rupertswood and Craigieburn will close out Round 11 when they meet at Salesian College.
The Eagles are on the outside looking in to the double chance zone due to percentage, while Rupertswood sits in eighth spot.
The Sharks will be wanting to bounce back after some heavy defeats that followed a period of optimism, but it won't come easy.
Craigieburn has won five of its last six games and will need to win these games in order to secure a double chance.
It was a 34-point Craigieburn win when these sides last met in Round 2.
Rupo was wayward (5.18) and had the likes of Luke Sultana, Sean Hetherington, and Daniel Kavanagh making strong impacts, three they haven't seen for some time now.
Team selection will be one to watch, but Craigieburn will enter as favourites.
By Leroy de Villiers & Jake Reeves
Burnside Heights and Roxburgh Park will kick off Round 11 action at Tenterfield Drive.
The Bears enter this contest off back-to-back six-goal losses and sit eighth on the ladder.
The Magpies are looking to snap a four-game losing streak to keep their season alive, as they currently sit two games out of the four.
It was a 100-point domination from Roxburgh Park when it defeated Burnside Heights in Round 2.
Teronne Roberts-Potter did the damage with 12 goals, while Luke Smith (32 disposals, seven clearances, five tackles) was also dominant.
The perceived gap between the two sides has certainly reduced since then, with the likes of Cade Anset, Ethan Dalla Rosa, Lachlan Evans, and Anthony Petrarca leading the way for the Bears.
Roxy has only won one more game than the Bears since their last meeting - who is getting the points here?
The undefeated Coburg Districts will welcome Hadfield to Cole Reserve.
The success of the Lions has been well documented in season 2026, but the Hawks have also put together a strong season to sit third, two games clear in the four.
It was a 39-point win for Coburg Districts when the sides last met in Round 2, Curtis Rawlings (five goals) and Jack McNamara (four goals) dominant.
While there wasn't a huge gap on the day, the Lions were stronger in the contest, clearance, and territory numbers.
These are all areas that are fixable for the Hawks with positive differentials for the year.
Mitigating the firepower of the Lions is Hadfield's own Mohammed Moustafa, who will no doubt receive close attention after a bag of 10 last week.
His only goalless game this year was against the Lions, so he'll want to improve on that performance.
The winning streak of one side will end this weekend with Hadfield enjoying six wins in a row, which side will it be?
Eric Boardman Reserve will see the Sunbury Kangaroos take on the Northern Saints.
The Kangaroos snapped a four-game losing streak last week with a 29-point win over Roxburgh Park and now sit seventh on the ladder, two games out of the four.
The Saints, meanwhile, are still searching for a second win of the year to lift them off the bottom of the ladder.
It was a shootout the last time these sides met with the Kangaroos winning by 13 points at Charles Mutton Reserve, 18.8 (116) to 20.9 (129).
Mitch Kook and Mitch Streiff each kicked four goals while Stephen Treweek and Joshua Nanninga were solid.
Ezzat Haddara starred in his first game for the Saints with 34 disposals, 12 clearances, and two goals.
Hisham Kerbatieh didn't call the Saints home at the time, so his inclusion will create a point of difference to the last meeting.
Westmeadows will head to Keilor Park to take on the Devils.
The Tigers have won four of their last five and now sit one game clear inside the top four.
The Devils have struggled this season and are ninth with just the two wins for the year.
It was a 64-point Westmeadows win when these sides last met in Round 2.
Aaron Evans was the star for the Tigers that day with 34 disposals and four goals, but he hasn't featured in the yellow and black after an injury blow on Anzac Day.
Jai Bahnert (21 disposals, six clearances, six tackles) was one of the best for the Devils that day, while Tristan Russell kicked three goals.
Will the Devils find some success in the second half of the year, or will the Tigers continue their impressive form?
Glenroy is set to battle it out against East Sunbury in a vital game at Sewell Reserve.
The Roys have had an incredibly strong start to the 2026 campaign and sit nine wins and one loss heading into the East Sunbury clash.
The Thunder sit evenly on the ledger with five wins and five losses to their name.
Glenroy got the job done last weekend against a spirited Northern Saints outfit by 26 points.
East Sunbury, meanwhile, conceded seven goals in a second quarter mauling from Hadfield which made light work of the Thunder by 50 points.
The Roys dominated possession and owned the ball against the Northern Saints, having 113 more disposals and 48 more uncontested marks - a couple of stats the Thunder need to stop if they want to give themselves a chance on Saturday afternoon.
Wade Lees is having a big season for East Sunbury and continued that last week, racking up 39 disposals across half back in a game where the Thunder struggled to get their hands on the footy.
THIS WEEKEND’S FIXTURES
ABERFELDIE v PASCOE VALE
Saturday 2:15pm at Clifton Park
HILLSIDE v AIRPORT WEST
🎥 Streamer
📻 98.9 North West FM
Saturday 2:15pm at Hillside Recreation Reserve
KEILOR v ESSENDON DOUTTA STARS
Saturday 2:15pm at Joe Brown Oval
STRATHMORE v GREENVALE
Saturday 2:15pm at Lebanon Reserve
MARIBYRNONG PARK v DEER PARK
Saturday 2:15pm at Monk Oval
AVONDALE HEIGHTS v OAK PARK
Saturday 2:15pm at Canning Reserve
TULLAMARINE v WEST COBURG
Saturday 2:15pm at Leo Dineen Reserve
MOONEE VALLEY v TAYLORS LAKES
Saturday 2:15pm at Ormond Park
EAST KEILOR v ST ALBANS
Saturday 2:15pm at Overland Reserve
RUPERTSWOOD v CRAIGIEBURN
Saturday 2:15pm at Salesian College
COBURG DISTRICTS v HADFIELD
Saturday 2:15pm at Cole Reserve
BURNSIDE HEIGHTS v ROXBURGH PARK
Saturday 2:15pm at Burnside Heights Recreation Reserve
KEILOR PARK v WESTMEADOWS
Saturday 2:15pm at Keilor Park Recreation Reserve
SUNBURY KANGAROOS v NORTHERN SAINTS
Saturday 2:15pm at Eric Boardman Reserve
GLENROY v EAST SUNBURY
Saturday 2:15pm at Sewell Reserve
