Undefeated Swans and Blues set for a collision course in key match-up

After defeating Uni-Mowbray, Blues coach Paul Beechey played down the advantage of Invermay Park.

"I don't think it'll matter too much as half their squad is from Launceston so the travel factor isn't that much," Beechey said.

Swans coach Ned Hyland said while his players over-delivered on his expectations last week, the next few bring tough match-ups.

"Old Ls will be a test for us. There's a big couple of weeks coming up as we play against some of the top tier teams," Hyland said.

"They seem to be tracking along nicely, so it should be a pretty good hit out."

Beechey expects a few changes to be made to the side that defeated the Eagles by 116 points as East Coast will make up to three to theirs.

LILYDALE, host Uni-Mowbray off the back of a resounding 111-point win over Perth.

After a slow start and experimenting on the smaller ground, Sonny Whiting kicked 11.6 as Colin Lockhart shifted the focus to this week.

"From the results Uni have had we are fairly confident but we've got to make sure we don't lose focus and with our club ball after, we don't want them going into party mode early," he said.

Andrew McLean comes out for the Demons after a strong showing last week with Kevin Avent to return, with a chance to cement his spot after a sore knee.

Uni coach Alan Perrin requests more intensity from his players as they aim to remove the "one-dimensional" football that's plagued their season.

"We've got to lock the ball in and get rid of the one-dimensional play," he said

"Lilydale are a three-dimensional side and we'll be under the pump to keep up."

ST PATS host Evandale in what is set to be a blockbuster between clubs that have faced off in high-profile matches in the past.

As the Eagles started St Pats' demise during last season's semi-finals, Saints coach Alex Russell is impressed with the side after last week.

"We played really well last weekend and had full contributors," he said.

"Both sides probably haven't started as well as we've thought but we'll take care of what we can control."

St Pats celebrate their 1999 premiership reunion by going in unchanged with Evandale looking to do the same as they come rejuvenated after the bye.

Following a strong start against Old Scotch, the Eagles didn't finish well and are looking to play a full four quarters.

"This week is pretty big for us. If we can beat St Pats away that is massive for our footy club," coach James Storay said.

MEANDER VALLEY aim for a historic win over Old Scotch in a crucial game for both.

The Suns are yet to defeat the Thistles, which dangles a big carrot in front of the players according to coach Damien Rhind.

"This is a massive game for us. We expect it to be competitive with both sides keen to get the four points and with us to get our first win on the board," Rhind said.

With no significant changes, Suns have two unavailable as Scotch are in a similar position.

Old Scotch coach Shaun Muller was impressed with his side for three-quarters of last week's loss and stressed this clash's importance.

"This is one of those games we have to win, just so we don't forget how to win," Muller said.

"I feel that if we play four quarters of football, as opposed to last week, we are a good chance."