By Evan Tudor
Round 10 of the Airport Toyota Premier Division season opens at Joe Brown Oval as Keilor challenges Caroline Springs.
Sitting third on the ladder, Caroline Springs looks primed to take the four points in this match.
The Lakers flexed their muscles against Hillside last weekend to take a 21-point win over the reigning premiers.
Jacinta Kondis returned to the football field strongly with two goals and currently sits second on the competition goal kicking tally.
When these sides last met on Anzac Day, it was the Lakers who were victorious by 47 points.
Caroline Springs will look to make it 2-0 against Keilor in this one, but the Blues won’t be backing down without a fight.
Keilor was strong in defeat last Saturday against Oak Park and put two goals on the board after accurate kicking from Oliva Lacy and Kaitlyn O’Keefe.
The Blues are yet to walk away victorious in 2026, but if last weekend’s resurgence is any indication, Keilor will look to go all-in in this match.
Emilly and Kaitlyn O’Keefe were some of the standouts in last weekend’s outing and have been some consistent performers all year.
The duo will look to be key players alongside Olivia Castello, Maddison Cotten, and Laura Wright.
Will Caroline Springs move one win closer back to top spot, or will Keilor pull off something special?
The Battle of the Boulevard is upon us yet again, with Aberfeldie and Maribyrnong Park set to clash at Clifton Park for Nelson Alexander EDFL Match of the Day.
It was the Two Blues who got the chocolates by 58 points when the sides last met in Round 6, but with this weekend’s meeting just four rounds later, a different result may just be on the cards.
Maribyrnong Park was impressive in its clash with the Fog last weekend, the Lions getting the job done by 22 points.
Ladder leaders Aberfeldie struggled in last Saturday’s wintery conditions, falling short to Essendon Doutta Stars by 17 points.
For the Lions, it’ll look to attack strong on the scoreboard through some key players such Tegan Matthews, who slotted two last weekend and has 12-to-date in 2026.
A true ball magnet, Matthews has the proven ability to change the flow of the game in an instant, with fast runs and turnovers directing play downfield.
Ava Steel has also been a handy performer both around the ground and in front of the sticks, with Dimi Papadopoulos consistently performing well week by week.
Chloe Healy also had a day to remember last weekend with three majors opening her tally in 2026 after being held goalless for seven matches prior.
Aberfeldie will look to turn things around after its unexpected defeat last weekend.
The Two Blues boast a stunning list, with some additional faces set to make a big impact on this game should they make it past selection.
Jasmine Ferbrache was named Abers’ best last weekend for a second-straight match and has been an exciting player to watch alongside Jess Duffin, Meg Ginnivan, and captain Olivia Madden.
If Mo Hope and Emily Smith return to the football field on Saturday, it’ll put the Two Blues in a favourable position.
Will it be the Lions who make a strong statement against one of the premiership favourites, or will Aberfeldie keep its grip on top spot intact?
Just a month after their last meeting Hillside and Strathmore will go head-to-head, this time at Shark Park.
The Mores will enter this clash looking to take the upper hand with a 6-2 record seeing them hold fourth rung on the ladder, with percentage just keeping them away from the top spot.
It’ll be the first time the Mores take to the field since Round 8, with an additional bye after the King’s Birthday break now behind them.
Hillside returns to its home deck after a strong performance against Caroline Springs, with the Sharks booting 4.2 (26), its equal-highest score since Round 1.
Caitlin Sargeant leads the teal, white, and black in goalkicking with 12 majors to her name.
Emily Paterno and Kiara Rigg have also been strong in front of the big sticks, both slotting two last weekend.
Caitlin Sargent and Krissy Trang both returned to the field last Saturday and have been some of Hillside’s consistent forces in 2026.
Strathmore were 72-point winners over Marby when it was last on display, with some of the Mores power-players scoring big in the outing.
Maeve Langston, Talia Motta, and Milla Murphy lead the Mores in goalkicking and can be relied upon for some impact on the scoreboard.
Elosie Egglestone has proven to be one of the division’s best players in the first half of the season and will look to maintain such form.
It was Strathmore who got the job done by 22 points when the two teams last met.
Will the Mores strong tenure in Premier Division continue, or will it be a Hillside victory that rocks the league?
Moonee Valley and Essendon Doutta Stars will meet at Ormond Park as Round 10 concludes.
The Fog will be looking to get back on the winner's list, while a second-straight win is the aim for the Stars after it won over Aberfeldie last weekend.
When the Fog and the Stars met in Round 11, it was Moonee Valley who walked away victoriously by one goal.
Moonee Valley will be eager for a whitewash against the Stars, and despite the fact it was on the wrong side of the ledger against the Lions last weekend, Moonee Valley put on a positive display.
Charlotte D’Ambrosio slotted two goals, taking her season tally to 11.
She’ll be one the Stars will need to keep an eye on along with Kate Maxwell and Matilda Zander, all of whom have been some of the Fog’s standouts in 2026.
The Stars will be on a high entering this contest after dismantling the ladder leaders and will look to continue their rise up the table.
Mia Tully was a key performer in last weekend’s victory with three majors adding to her season tally of 16.
The Stars will look to outshine the Fog, with some exciting players in Casee Gazelle, Ada Pizzinga, and Isabelle Porter.
A win will put Essendon Doutta Stars on the right track towards finals contention, while Moonee Valley will be aiming to sing the song once again.
Who walks away winners will be determined on Saturday, but right now, it’s anyone's game.
By Jake Reeves & Michelle Dunstan
Gisborne is looking to continue its mid-season rejuvenation when it plays the Sunbury Lions at Gardiner Reserve.
The Bulldogs are off the back of a comfortable win against East Sunbury, taking down the Thunder by 22 points.
The Lions held cross town rivals in the Sunbury Kangaroos goalless in last Saturday’s twilight clash at Eric Boardman Reserve and are now looking to make it back-to-back wins this weekend.
Ruby Taranto has led the way for the Lions in front of goal throughout 2026 and nailed 10 goals so far this campaign.
Amy O’Kelly continues to dominate this competition and has received best player honours in every single game the Bulldogs have played this season, a remarkable feat from a remarkable player.
It'll be a battle of the Lions at Lionheart Reserve as Taylors Lakes takes on Coburg Districts.
Taylors Lakes is in last spot without a win, while Coburg Districts sit in seventh with three wins.
Both teams are coming off a loss and will be wanting to respond.
Coburg Districts has a healthy percentage so a win could see them keep in touch of the finals battle, albeit a few games behind at the moment.
An interesting contest awaits John McMahon Recreation Reserve as East Sunbury host Burnside Heights.
Burnside Heights is among the most in-form teams of the competition and sit second on the ladder.
East Sunbury is in eighth spot but has been plucky this year and will love a strong performance.
Olivia Antonello remains the one to stop for the Thunder defenders having kicked a goal in six of the seven games she's played.
Craigieburn will be hoping to continue its promising form when it plays host to Roxburgh Park at Vic Foster Reserve.
The Eagles have had a strong season to date and currently sit in the top four with six wins and two losses.
While Roxy sits two wins and six losses, the Magpies will hope to turn around their form and keep their season alive on Saturday afternoon.
Co-captain of Craigieburn Harmony Tavita kicked multiple goals in last week's win over Coburg Districts and was well supported by teammates Kaylee Allen and Sienna Scuderi.
Mystical Hair and Sophie Pettman had strong performances on a tough afternoon for Roxy last weekend.
The undefeated Westmeadows will head to Eric Boardman Reserve to take on Sunbury Kangaroos.
The Kangaroos will be looking for an improved performance after dropping their last two.
It won't come easy against the ladder leaders with their stars in serious form, Courteney Munn coming off a bag of nine.
There are contributors everywhere for Westmeadows and they'll enter as favourites, but can the Kangaroos find another level to go to?
Tullamarine will welcome Keilor Park to Leo Dineen Reserve to close out Round 10.
The Demons enter of two losses while the Devils enter off two wins.
Keilor Park will be hoping to solidify its spot in the four and will look to its offensive firepower to propel it to a win.
Georgia Cassar has lifted in that area recently, joining the likes of Caitlyn Crameri and Georgia O'Donovan.
Can Tulla put one of their better performances forward, or will the Devils make it three in a row?
THIS WEEKEND’S FIXTURES
KEILOR v CAROLINE SPRINGS
Saturday 11:30am at Joe Brown Oval
HILLSIDE v STRATHMORE
Saturday 1:20pm at Hillside Recreation Reserve
ABERFELDIE v MARIBYRNONG PARK
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Saturday 1:50pm at Clifton Park
MOONEE VALLEY v ESSENDON DOUTTA STARS
Saturday 1:50pm at Ormond Park
TAYLORS LAKES v COBURG DISTRICTS
Saturday 11:50am at Lionheart Reserve
GISBORNE v SUNBURY LIONS
Saturday 11:50am at Gardiner Reserve
EAST SUNBURY v BURNSIDE HEIGHTS
Saturday 11:50am at John McMahon Recreation Reserve
CRAIGIEBURN v ROXBURGH PARK
Saturday 11:50am at Vic Foster Reserve
TULLAMARINE v KEILOR PARK
Saturday 11:50am at Leo Dineen Reserve
SUNBURY KANGAROOS v WESTMEADOWS
Saturday 11:50am at Eric Boardman Reserve
