But the United women will have to work hard to maintain their unbeaten start when they face second placed Falcons tomorrow.

The previous meeting ended 0-0 but this encounter is expected to be more open.

United’s Georgia Bartlett is the club’s leading scorer and should be well supported by representative player Grace Ronnfeldt, while the defence of both teams is the envy of the competition — Chloe Jones marshals United’s defence while Sharon Kidd organises Falcons.

Falcons also have former National Hockey League player Jess Madden to spark the forward pressure with the support of key scorers Kate Bardy and Merryn Smith.

Norths should have too much firepower for the improving Wodonga.

Magpies will welcome back captain Erin McNair to add much-needed experience to remain clear in the final four with a win over the hot and cold Wombats,

In the men, Corowa-Rutherglen United takes on Falcons in an influential encounter tomorrow.

United is the clear competition favourite, with a superior attacking and defensive record to the rest of the teams, while Falcons are fresh from a great last-minute win against arch-rival Magpies last week.

The experienced Matt Evans has been the key in Falcons’ defence and will need to continue to control things for them to have any chance.

Wodonga should consolidate second spot with a win over the unpredictable Norths.

The clash between Magpies and Wombats will be tight, and a drawn game would not surprise.