By Ashleigh Matosevic
Hillside enters Round 4 with three consecutive wins under its belt, and will be aiming for a fourth when they take on ladder leaders Aberfeldie on Saturday afternoon.
A 103-point thumping of Essendon Doutta Stars has them brimming with confidence heading into a new round.
Hillside will be looking to several stars, with Emily Paterno returning full time a key inclusion.
Standing in their way is Aberfeldie who is also on a hot streak and remain undefeated.
Caitlin Sargent has been a key target inside 50 for Hillside, while in the other 50 will be Mo Hope who continues to dominate.
This highly anticipated clash of first against second will take place at Shark Park.
Essendon Doutta Stars will take on Keilor at Joe Brown Oval in another key fixture.
Douttas are looking to bounce back following their big loss last week, where they only managed to register eight points.
Following early wins against Moonee Valley and Greenvale, Douttas will be eager to return to the winner's circle.
The Blues will also be keen to bounce back following a solid defeat against Oak Park.
It's been a positive start to their season before then, and this will serve as another challenge.
Maribyrnong Park and Moonee Valley will face off at Walsh Oval.
Both teams are 0-3 and still searching for their first win of the season.
This match comes on the back of Maribyrnong's loss to Greenvale, and Moonee Valley's defeat at the hands of Aberfeldie.
Despite their current ladder standings, both sides have shown flashes of potential and will be eager for their first victory this season.
At Greenvale Recreation Reserve, Greenvale hosts Oak Park to round out Saturday's fixture.
A dominant 63-point performance last week has Greenvale heading into a new week with momentum.
Kayla Peake starred, kicking three goals.
However, Oak Park are also full of confidence after a 72-point demolition of Keilor last week, with Maggie O’Connell also kicking three.
Greenvale has welcomed back some key figures, but will be set a task against the reigning premiers.
By Ashleigh Matosevic
Round 4 kicks off with Coburg Districts taking on Tullamarine at Cole Reserve.
Coburg Districts suffered a brutal 104-point loss last week and will be desperate to turn things around.
Tullamarine also struggled, managing only a single behind in their 79-point defeat.
Both teams are still winless, and Saturday presents a massive opportunity for one of them to claim their first victory of 2025.
Over at Keilor Park Recreation Reserve, Keilor Park will face Burnside Heights.
Keilor Park is coming off a stunning 79-point win and are looking to keep the momentum going.
The dynamic duo of Caitlyn Crameri and Georgia O’Donovan put on a show last week with three goals apiece. Could they deliver a repeat performance?
Burnside Heights, sitting on 1-2, will be hoping to get their campaign back on track.
Despite last week's loss to Westmeadows, Burnside Heights showed some promising signs and will look to key players to step up in a big way this round.
Rounding out the fixture is a much anticipated clash between Strathmore and Westmeadows at Lebanon Reserve.
The top of the table showdown sees first-placed Strathmore coming off a 104-point win against Coburg Districts last week, eager to further cement their position at the top.
Meanwhile, second-placed Westmeadows are undefeated in their past three matches and are in red-hot form.
Nelson Alexander EDFL Match of the Day will see this contest live on Streamer from 11:50am.
By Evan Tudor
Round 4 of Airport Toyota Division Two kicks off at Lakeside Reserve when the fourth place Roxburgh Park plays host to the third place Sunbury Kangaroos.
The Kangaroos are coming off a one-point win over their crosstown rivals Sunbury Lions, while Roxy returns home following a 71-point loss at the hands of the undefeated Taylors Lakes.
Roxy are hoping for a much-needed return to form after their dominant Round 2 win was flipped on its head in a space of a week.
The Kangaroos on the other hand have the opportunity this week have a chance to push forward their finals credentials.
A one-point win over rivals looks sweet on paper, but if they want to make a statement, they’ll be praying for a Summer Pazsa and Sophie Dunne spectacle.
The pair combined for seven goals in their Round 1 win, and hope to act as threat to Roxy’s defence.
These sides last met in last year’s elimination final when Roxy took the 21-point win in a high-scoring battle.
A first win of 2025 is on the line for both these winless sides as Clarke Oval plays host to the Sunbury Lions’ clash with East Sunbury.
After showing their attack on the scoreboard for the first time this season, the Lions are hoping their one-point loss last week can show what they’re capable of doing.
Last year’s runner up will hope they can divert their season onto the right track following a best on ground performance by Grace Azzopardi and goal scorers reigniting last week.
East Sunbury come into this clash following a tough start to the season.
After a 152-point belting at the hands of Gisborne on Saturday, the Thunder will be hoping their defensive line is a good match for the Lions offence.
With only one sole goal scorer in 2025 so far, the Thunder will hope their scoreboard attack makes a much-needed return in this match.
These sides last met in Round 12 2024 when it was an 80-point away win for the Lions.
An undefeated top-of-the table clash closes off Round 4 when Gisborne hosts Taylors Lakes at Gardiner Reserve.
After dream starts to both of their 2025 campaigns, a loss is destined for one of these sides, but it won’t be handed out without a fight.
After winning its first three matches by an average of 82 points, Gisborne are primed for this match.
It was 10 individual goal scorers for the Dogs last week in their 152-point masterclass over East Sunbury, with Ebony Cole and Alexia Todorovic starring with five each.
Placed second with a percentage exceeding 788, will Gisborne extend the dream start in its EDFL return?
Standing in the way of Gisborne is ladder leaders Taylors Lakes.
With a ridiculously high percentage knocking on the doors of 4,000, the Lions have only conceded eight points.
And with stars like Charlie Goodwin, Rebecca Foggie, and Sarah Jamieson who have all scored one, if not bags of goals in their opening three games, these Lions will certainly make this a great one to watch.
THIS WEEKEND’S FIXTURES
HILLSIDE v ABERFELDIE
Saturday 1:50pm at Hillside Recreation Reserve
KEILOR v ESSENDON DOUTTA STARS
Saturday 1:50pm at Joe Brown Oval
MARIBYRNONG PARK v MOONEE VALLEY
Saturday 1:50pm at Walsh Oval
GREENVALE v OAK PARK
Saturday 1:50pm at Greenvale Recreation Reserve
COBURG DISTRICTS v TULLAMARINE
Saturday 10:00am at Cole Reserve
KEILOR PARK v BURNSIDE HEIGHTS
Saturday 10:00am at Keilor Park Recreation Reserve
STRATHMORE v WESTMEADOWS
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Saturday 11:50am at Lebanon Reserve
ROXBURGH PARK v SUNBURY KANGAROOS
Saturday 10:30am at Lakeside Reserve
SUNBURY LIONS v EAST SUNBURY
Saturday 11:50am at Clarke Oval
GISBORNE v TAYLORS LAKES
Saturday 11:50am at Gardiner Reserve
