A BIG Friday night clash between the 2021 premiers and one of the hottest teams of 2022 kicks off week five of NAB League Girls action.
Unbeaten Eastern Ranges take on Oakleigh Chargers in what promises to be a cracking contest at Kilsyth on Friday at 6.30pm. The Ranges have three wins from three outings and sit second behind Dandenong Stingrays, who have the bye. Eastern's opponent, last year's flag winner Oakleigh, is 2-2 but that includes a pair of close losses and it will be out to make a statement.
On Saturday, in-form Geelong Falcons, third on the ladder with a 3-1 record, travel to Ballarat to take on the GWV Rebels, who are looking to snap a three-game losing streak.
Northern Knights will be out to get their first win of the season against the fifth-placed Tassie Devils (2-2) when they face off at Craigieburn, while the Calder Cannons (2-1) travel to Corowa to play Murray Bushrangers (2-2) in an important game for two teams aspiring to play finals.
On Sunday, two teams to have impressed and both with two wins and one loss – Sandringham Dragons and Western Jets – meet at Trevor Barker Oval at 10am, before Gippsland Power (0-4) host Bendigo Pioneers (1-3) at Churchill.
The Northern Knights – Tassie Devils game at midday (AEDT) on Saturday, February 19 will be live streamed via the Herald Sun and Mercury websites and apps. All remaining matches will be live streamed via the NAB League App.
A number of Futures games, featuring the best under-17 talent in the state, will also be played over the course of the weekend. Times indicated below.
NAB LEAGUE GIRLS 2022 – WEEK FIVE
Friday, February 18
Eastern Ranges vs Oakleigh Chargers - Kilsyth Recreation Reserve, 6.30pm (Futures @ 5.30pm) – NAB League App live stream
Saturday, February 19
GWV Rebels vs Geelong Falcons - Mars Stadium, Ballarat, 12pm (Futures @ 10am) - NAB League App live stream
Northern Knights vs Tasmania (Highgate Recreation Reserve) 12pm – Herald Sun/Mercury live stream
Murray Bushrangers vs Calder Cannons - John Foord Oval, Corowa, 12.30pm (Futures @ 11am) - NAB League App live stream
Sunday, February 20
Sandringham Dragons vs Western Jets – Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham, 10am *12pm - NAB League App live stream
Gippsland Power vs Bendigo Pioneers - Gaskin Park, Churchill, 11.30am - NAB League App live stream
Bye: Dandenong Stingrays
For match results, fixture and ladder, visit Play HQ NAB League 2022