Round 3 Preview

Split venues for hockey matches this weekend
Wimmera hockey will have its first divided venue matches this season with games to be played at Kaniva and Yanac for round three action this Saturday.
The first of four matches at Kaniva will see Raiders working hard to take the points from Revengers.
Good turf conditions allow for fast paced games and could test player fitness levels.
Warrack Women will look to continue their improve when they play Kaniva Women. Claire Riches and Jacci Rabone will be busy in Kaniva’s defence to keep several mid-field movers and capable scorers at bay.
Kaniva Men will need to display the strengths they showed last week against top team Tigers when they take on Hoops. Hoops and Kaniva had a sterling preliminary finals showdown last season with Hoops eventually taking the game out on strokes. They will need to keep a tight reign on Kaniva’s ever-improving line up.
Nhill Men have quickly settled into their returning season and after their sturdy performance against Hoops last week may have the edge on Hurricanes.
Starting from 9.30am at Yanac, Warriors will have a battle on their hands with Kangaroos who are showing early signs of dominance. The home team has handy scorers including Sam Bone who will need to make the most of any opportunities to keep up with Kangaroos.
Leopards will play Bombers who will be fresh from a bye and keen to assert some authority.
Thunderbirds will rely on solid defence in the McLeods in a tight match but Highlanders have plenty of scorers including Carmel McFarlane and Denise Vallance. If Highlanders stick to their game plan like they usually do, they could take the points.
If Yanac Women start how they finished last week they could put on a good show, although Dimboola may have an advantage.
Dimboola Men will have a tough match against Tigers, who were on fire last week earning the points after an intense match. The young Dimboola side will have to use their fitness and Tim Jorgensen will have to direct play well.Kookaburras will earn two points from a bye.
- Rachel Clark