The favoured sides obtained the four points mainly to the influx of skilled players recruited by clubs.

The replay of last years grand final produced a reversal of result but with the talent on display both clubs may have another replay match in September.

Great Western opened their season with a heartening win for the club indicating they have recruited well and must be respected by opponents during the season.

This weekend Hawkesdale-Macarthur, travel to the “Western” in a major test for both clubs.

Wickliffe-Lake Bolac has reversed their home game on Saturday against Glenthompson-Dunkeld to Dunkeld due to the refurbishment of the Lake Bolac oval, which has the greenest grass in the western district.

Round 11 will have the game reversed to Lake Bolac.

The Magpies have recruited heavily similar as their opponents with the game likely ending in a close result.

Moyston-Willaura visit Woorndoo in a major game of the round. 

The Pumas who may lack height make up by speed of their small players. Last weeks result by the Pumas may have produced the lowest score by Penshurst in years.

SMW Rovers to take the points against the Ararat Eagles.

Tatyoon are at home to last years’ premiers Lismore-Derrinallum and must play their top game to outpoint the opponent. 

Last Friday a very large crowd attended Magpie footballer Dean McInnes’ memorial.

He is remembered by all his team mates as a top player, a brilliant entertainer, a source of laughter and inspiration. He won the J.A Knight Medal as best man on the ground in the Magpies 2002 premiership.

Tips: Wickliffe-Lake Bolac v Glenthompson-Dunkeld, Tatyoon v Lismore-Derrinallum, Great Western v Hawkesdale-Macarthur, SMW Rovers v Ararat Eagles, Penshurst v Caramut, Woorndoo-Mortlake v Moyston-Willaura.