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Top four battle looms

By Effie Caloutas

Division 1. Woori Yallock v Olinda Ferny Creek
Saturday 29 July, 2.10pm, at Woori Yallock Football Ground
Last time they met: Olinda Ferny Creek 5.10.40 d Woori Yallock 11.13.79

Woori Yallock hosts Olinda Ferny Creek in a top four clash at Woori Yallock Football Ground on Saturday 29 July.
Olinda Ferny Creek sits second on the ladder with 42 points, while Woori Yallock sits in fourth position with 40 points.
Last year’s runners-up are coming off an impressive 56-point victory over a winless Gembrook-Cockatoo, while Woori Yallock is also coming on the back of a 15-point win over Wandin.
Woori Yallock has won four of its past five matches, while Olinda Ferny Creek has won three of its past five games.
Percentage may play a pivotal role as to where both sides sit on the Division 1 ladder at the end of the season, with Olinda Ferny Creek holding a percentage of 175.43, with Woori Yallock a healthy 187.41.
In what should be a tight contest down at Woori Yallock, the hosts are a good chance to get the four points against last year’s runners-up.
Division 2. Yarra Glen v Belgrave
Saturday 29 July, 2.10pm, at Yarra Glen Football Ground
Last time they met: Belgrave 16.14.110 d Yarra Glen 13.12.90
Yarra Glen hosts Belgrave in a top four clash at Yarra Glen Football Ground on Saturday 29 July.
Yarra Glen sits in third position on the ladder with 40 points, while Belgrave sits on top of the Division 2 ladder with 52 points.
Yarra Glen is coming off a 115-63 victory over Yea, while Belgrave is also coming on the back of a 159 to 90 victory over Yarra Junction.
Yarra Glen has won two of its past five matches, while Belgrave has won all of its past five matches.
There is not much separating the two teams regarding percentage, with Belgrave holding a percentage of 159.36, while Yarra Glen boasts 160.46.
With Belgrave in good form and in contention to take out the Division 2 flag this season, the visitors should take the four points against Yarra Glen away from home.

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