Swifts/Great Western (1st) and Pomonal (2nd) have made an early stamp on the association and should be a big hit come finals time, however first innings points are vital.

The Combine could have up to five players out, with gun bat Travis Nicholson the only definite omission at this stage. Marc Brilliant, Bill Norton, Gary Ranton and Marc Collins could all possibly be omissions from the team for Nicholson's wedding.

The return of Wayne Walton is a big inclusion to their batting line up, but the inexperienced outfit may struggle with the straight line bowling from Tristan Hilbig.

Young opening bowler Robert Vaughan slots back into the Swifts/Great Western team, while the hard hitting Sam Anyon could get a call up after solid form in B grade.

If Pomonal bats first then one of the Rudolph boys, Jock and Brendan, or Clayton Mackley need to produce a big innings to ensure the Combine are out of reach of victory.

Tatyoon looks to continue Buangor's sour start to the season when they step out onto Taty's home turf.

The Hawks haven't endured the best of starts in the opening three rounds, failing in their first match, winning their second and tying with Pomonal last week.

Adrian Gibson, Tim McDougall and Andy Maconachie will all test the Buangor batting strength with their pace bowling, with only Jack Ganley, Jarrod McGuiness and Declan Adams proving to be a problem.

The new and improved St Andrews unit is ready to hit back after its loss last Saturday, meeting the disappointing Rhymney/Moyston at Moyston.

The Saints are on the rise this season thanks to some good form with the bat from Graeme Foster and off-spinner Andrew Dalgleish and should easily account for the home side, which has Steve Butler in form with the ball.

Youth Club will play host to Aradale in a must win battle for both at Ararat's Richardson Oval.