Coming off the back of their win in the grand final rematch, BURNIE BAPTIST face worthy opponent, cross-town rivals South Burnie, in a threatening period.
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South Burnie had the bye last week, their most recent result a surprising draw with improving Launceston City with a battle of the big forwards Khan Riley and Stu Bowles awaiting in a repeat of last year's preliminary final.
QUEECHY PENGUINS hope to continue their dangerous and impressive patch of form as they host West Devonport after defeating City Marians 1-0 last weekend.
West Devonport have shown signs of improvement but have struggled so far this season and while a win doesn't seem too far away for the Dragons, defeating Queechy will be a major upset.
SMITHTON lure South Launceston to their home pitch after a competitive Devonport tussle saw the Saints' defence sit strong, an effort that will need to be replicated against the Suns.
South will be fired up following their 4-1 Baptist defeat last week and will be looking for usual suspects Kurt Budgeon and Sam Elliston-Buckley to provide their spark and take it out.
After both sides fought competitive, back and forth battles, DEVONPORT host a City Marians side seeking to recover from two consecutive tough match-ups.
Devonport haven't featured on the winners' list since round one, a 6-0 West Devonport win, and will be eager to pick up another victory against their coastal opponents.
SMITHTON'S start to the women's season has fulfilled expectations, with a major South Launceston challenge awaiting as the Saints come in off the back of two wins.
South Launceston coach Jo Brumby was happy with the way her side played under immense pressure last week despite their loss and will attempt to rebound with a win against the in-form team.
The win-less DEVONPORT unit have shown signs of improvement from last year thanks to new recruits Kaylah Rataj and Amanda Von Schill and host last year's grand finalists City Marians.
Marians sit with one win on the board, a 5-0 victory over Launceston City-Tamar Churinga in round two.
Adding to their tally with a win on Saturday will be a priority for the strong side.
The rebuilding LAUNCESTON CITY-TAMAR CHURINGA are struggling to reach City's heights from last year in the new entity's short history and face a tough challenge in giant killers, South Burnie.
The Hawks played a pressure-filled game last week as they were slowly able to suffocate the Suns out of the contest and doing the same against LCTC will improve their finals chances.
The in-form QUEECHY PENGUINS unit face their most dangerous task yet as they host West Devonport in a game of the round candidate.
West have continued the form that has consistently made them the benchmark of the competition and Queechy defeated their 2018 grand final opponents 1-0 last week.