Oak Park and Moonee Valley will lock horns in women's and men's fixtures on Saturday.
The results of both matches could have ladder-shaping consequences.
But while four points will be up for grabs, raising money for Red Nose Australia is the top priority this weekend as the clubs unite for a cause.
The games are part of "Darcy’s Round", which honours Darcy Quigley, who died on New Year's Eve in 2023.
"We've done it for the past couple of years. We started running it in 2024, in honour of our players. So Alex Quigley and Dave, her husband, and obviously the passing of Darcy, their daughter," Oak Park committee member Ashlee Atkins said.
"We've got an even bigger event planned this year with both men's and women's sides coming together for the day. Historically it's just been the women's side, so we're hoping to really smash the donation (record).
"For the cause that it is and what Red Nose do, and unfortunately how frequent child loss actually occurs, anything we can do to support our own tight-knit community down at Oak Park and anyone in the broader community as well."
Red Nose Australia raises awareness of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and child loss.
The Kangaroos will host the matches at JP Fawkner Reserve, with the senior men kicking off at 1.45pm and the senior women at 6.10pm.
"Moonee Valley's been really good and they've changed their fixture around to come be a part of the day too, so we really appreciate that from them and their president and their teams," Atkins said.
"We've got a bunch of kids' activities - jumping castles, face painting, raffles, all kinds of things happening along the boundaries, and we're looking to make a big day of it.
"To have some good football and some children's activities, we're hoping to make a big day of it."
Atkins, a former player and coach at Oak Park, said it would be an emotional day for the club.
"It's really common child loss, unfortunately, so there's multiple people within the club who have experienced it themselves. But what better way to rally around each other than over some footy and some fun and friends," she said.
Atkins said she hoped plenty of people not connected to either club would attend.
JP Fawkner Reserve is close to several popular walking tracks, making it difficult for members of the community to ignore the football on a weekend.
Atkins encouraged people to attend and support the cause.
"I think football clubs and community sport in general is just such a great way to have a support network, have a purpose, and people around you," she said.
"So if anyone feels like they need that in their life, Oak Park is a great place to start."
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