Despite a shock 2-1 loss in their last encounter, Falcons will look to dominant forwards Dom Wild, Charley Wallace and improving Shaun Groch to lock up a spot in the finals.

The ability of Tom Jewell to control the midfield may be the avenue to success, while the defence of Matt Evan and Kevin Mason is pivotal in providing a platform for their forwards.

Corowa-Rutherglen United will rebound after a shock loss to Wodonga with an emphatic win over Wombats.

United is a class outfit that will be smarting after its last result.

Wombats have top goalkeeper Will Karaffa, developing Zac Kraich, reliable Andrew Nixon and dynamic Cory Norie as key players.

Wodonga will continue its good form and should be too strong for the capable Magpies.

In women’s hockey, Norths will be keen to repeat their dominant 3-0 win over Falcons earlier in the year.

But the reigning premiers are a strong team on their day and have many capable players all over the field.

The attacking strike power of Jaymie Plas and Emerald Beath will be hard to handle, while the experienced Ness Leggatt and Brooke Purtell will shore-up the midfield.

Norths boast a rock solid defence that is organised by experienced back Sherran Rahaley.

United will maintain top spot with a win over Wombats. Wombats are on the bottom of the ladder but the return of the dynamic Jade Versteegen linking with Casey Hunter could prove difficult to handle.