By Ashleigh Matosevic
Round 5 is just around the corner with multiple teams already making big statements in the 2025 campaign.
Aberfeldie will be looking to bounce back when it takes on Greenvale at Aberfeldie Park West.
The 11-point loss saw Aberfeldie surrender their undefeated streak, suffering their first defeat at the hands of Hillside.
Greenvale head into the round with a record of 2-2, following a loss to Oak Park.
The upcoming clash will be a critical test for both teams as they aim to regain momentum and steer their season back on track.
Aberfeldie will go in as favourites, but Troy Newton and the Jets will be looking for continual improvement.
Monk Oval will host a clash between Maribyrnong Park and Hillside on Saturday.
Hillside are coming off a stunning 11-point win in their win against Aberfeldie, a result that saw them soar to the top of the ladder.
With Caitlin Sargent continuing her strong form, including a goal last week, she currently ranks among the division's top goal scorers as she looks to defend her title.
Hillside will be looking to her and other key contributors to keep their winning form going.
Maribyrnong Park, meanwhile, face a tough challenge against the ladder leaders.
After a loss against Moonee Valley, they remain the only winless team in the division.
Over at Ormond Park, Keilor will take on Moonee Valley on Saturday afternoon.
Keilor are chasing its second win of the season, their last win was back in Round 2 against Maribyrnong Park.
Despite leading at halftime against Douttas last week, Keilor couldn't hold on, eventually being overrun by their opponents.
Moonee Valley secured their first win of the campaign against Maribyrnong Park last week, with Charlotte D'Ambrosio starring with five goals on the afternoon.
They'll be keen to build on that momentum in Round 5.
Rounding out the weekend is a battle between Essendon Doutta Stars and Oak Park.
Douttas overcome a defiant Keilor outfit to take out the win by 16-points and currently sit in third place. They'll head into this match with confidence and a desire to prove their finals credentials.
But Oak Park's offensive firepower could prove overwhelming if they replicate the dominance shown in their 142-point demolition of Greenvale.
Expect fierce intensity when both these sides face off at Buckley Park on Saturday.
By Ashleigh Matosevic
Round 5 in Airport Toyota Division One is a split round that kicks off with Burnside Heights facing Coburg Districts at Tenterfield Drive.
Coburg Districts will be seeking redemption after registering only 12 points last week against Tullamarine.
Still winless and sitting sixth on the ladder, they'll be desperate to get off the mark.
Burnside Heights come into this clash following three consecutive losses, including last week's defeat to Keilor Park.
Despite a soild effort, they weren't able to secure themselves the win.
With both teams looking for an improved performance, expect the contest to be strong early.
Keilor Park continues to build into the season and with soild form behind them, they should enter the new week with confidence when they take on Westmeadows at Willowbrook Reserve.
Westmeadows will look to bounce back this week after falling short to Strathmore by 32-points.
Despite the setback, their third place position and developing talent gives them every reason to bounce back at home.
With the split round, Strathmore and Tullamarine will meet next week.
By Evan Tudor
A split Round 5 of Airport Toyota Division Two sees only one match this weekend, but it may just be the best of the round.
The undefeated ladder leaders Gisborne host the Sunbury Kangaroos under the Saturday night lights at Gardiner Reserve.
Coming off a seven-point victory in last week’s top-of-the table clash, Gisborne is looking for nothing but the four points in this match.
Brooke Cowan, Belinda Hateley, and Kareena Jacobsen-Logan combined for all six of the Dogs’ goals last week, putting the Kangaroos defence on notice.
It wasn’t the Kangaroos' day last weekend against Roxburgh Park as they went down by four points in a thriller.
It’s been nothing short of an interesting season for the Kangaroos so far.
They’ve had wins against East Sunbury and the Sunbury Lions by 83 points and one point respectively.
Displays of dominance, pain-staking victories, and nail-biting losses have all characterised their season so far, but the Kangaroos won’t give up without a fight on Saturday.
We look forward to seeing the rest of the competition up and about next weekend as they have their time to shine in this split round.
THIS WEEKEND’S FIXTURES
ABERFELDIE v GREENVALE
Saturday 1:50pm at Aberfeldie Park West
MARIBYRNONG PARK v HILLSIDE
Saturday 1:50pm at Monk Oval
MOONEE VALLEY v KEILOR
Saturday 1:50pm at Ormond Park
ESSENDON DOUTTA STARS v OAK PARK
Saturday 1:50pm at Nipper Jordan Oval
BURNSIDE HEIGHTS v COBURG DISTRICTS
Saturday 11:50am at Burnside Heights Recreation Reserve
WESTMEADOWS v KEILOR PARK
Saturday 11:50am at Willowbrook Reserve
GISBORNE v SUNBURY KANGAROOS
Saturday 5:00pm at Gardiner Reserve
