Melbourne (8-3) vs Ringwood (5-5)
Saturday 8.15pm at Veneto Club
Melbourne slipped last week against Hume City by just one point, however the Tigers should be favourites against the Hawks. The Hawks had a solid start to the season before hitting a flat spot with four straight losses, but come off a win against Diamond Valley last week.

The Tigers have three players averaging 20 points or more (O'Hea, Corletto & Threatt) so there's plenty of offensive options for them, while the Hawks have Luke McMillan and Joel Seach leading the way. It will be a tough game for Ringwood but should be entertaining to watch.

BigV Historical Information
All Time Head to Head: Hawks 2 trail Tigers 3
Coaches Records: Darryl McDonald (Melb) 16/12 (57%) / Ken Harrington (Ring) 57/45 (56%)

Diamond Valley (1-8) vs Eltham (3-6)
Saturday 7.30pm at Diamond Valley
Rivalry will certainly be shown in this game as it's tenth vs ninth on the ladder. Diamond Valley are on a six-game losing streak, while Eltham have only had one win in the last seven games. The season stats for both teams are fairly close but the Wildcats should hold on in a close one.

BigV Historical Information
All Time Head to Head: Eagles 3 trail Wildcats 12
Coaches Records: Adam Holden (DV) 56/22 (72%) / Damon Lowery (Eltham) 3/6 (33%)

Sandringham (6-2) vs Hume City (3-5)
Saturday 8pm at Sandringham
While Hume City have won three games on the trot, Sandringham go into this game as clear favourites. The Sabres have a strong list with Conn, Quick, Williams and Whitehead, plus the bonus of Joe Ingles, against the line up of Jallow, Spears and Smith. Both teams have been averaging over 100 points but this could be won at the defensive end. Coaching wise, Vince just has his head above of Kevin, leading 5-4 head to head. A tough ask for the Broncos.

BigV Historical Information
All Time Head to Head: Broncos 5 trail Sabres 6
Coaches Records: Vince Crivelli (Sand) 139/42 (77%) / Kevin Fleming (Hume) 54/29 (65%)

Latrobe City (1-9) vs Warrnambool (8-1)
Saturday 8.15pm at Traralgon
Warrnambool make the long trip to Traralgon full of confidence having won six straight and never having lost to the Pacers, but they could face a new look Pacers with the addition of "Superman" Jameel Pugh. Even if the dunking machine hits the floor, we can't see the Seahawks slipping.

BigV Historical Information
All Time Head to Head: Pacers 0 trail Seahawks 15
Coaches Records: Craig Adams (Latrobe) 1/21 (5%) / Adam Steere (Warrn) 13/6 (68%)

Waverley (5-4) vs Dandenong (8-1)
Saturday 8.15pm at Waverley
Another tough one for Waverley after performing creditably in Warrnambool last week. Dandenong seem to be back on track after a slip two weeks ago and with Hobba, Cannan and Inglima on fire, the Falcons Anderson, Knowles and Walter all need to step up a level this week. We will see if Waverley can reverse the round one defeat to the Rangers.

BigV Historical Information
All Time Head to Head: Falcons tied with Rangers 3 all
Coaches Records: Ross Wignall (Wav) 4/4 (50%) / Warren Dawson (Dand) 46/16 (74%)

Werribee (4-5) vs Hume City (3-5)
Sunday 2pm at Werribee
Another tight game here between seventh and eighth on the ladder. Werribee come off a strong win against Eltham, while the Broncos face their second game of the weekend after facing Sandringham the night before. Pierre Jallow has only played two games but is averaging 24 points and 15 rebounds, so the Devils really need to quell his dominance, however Werribee have won two of their last three games so should be confident.

BigV Historical Information
All Time Head to Head: Devils 1 trail Broncos 5
Coaches Records: Warwick Giddey (Werr) 56/48 (54%) / Kevin Fleming (Hume) 54/29 (65%)

Eltham (3/6) vs Warrnambool (8/1)
Sunday 2.30pm at Eltham
The Seahawks face the Wildcats after traveling to Traralgon the night before, but should return home being undefeated for the weekend. The scoring power of Warrnambool appears to be too strong for the Wildcats, however the Wildcats may like their chances if the Seahawks can't come up for the back end of their long road trip.

All Time Head to Head: Wildcats 3 trail Seahawks 10
Coaches Records: Damon Lowrey (Eltham) 3/6 (33%) / Adam Steere (Warrn) 13/6 (68%)

Championship Women

Game of the Week
Dandenong (4-5) vs Eltham (4-5)
Saturday 7.30pm at Dandenong
Dandenong have won four of their last five games and are full of confidence, while Eltham should be desperate for consistency having not put together two consecutive wins to date.

Suzi Rayment is leading the competition with an average of 17 points per game, while the Rangers Melissa Colcott is third on 16 points, so it could come down to which team can control the other's gun. It should be a close game but on the home court, Dandenong should hold on.

BigV Historical Information
All Time Head to Head: Rangers 3 trail Wildcats 5
Coaches Records: Michael Davies (???) 37/19 (66%) / Jeremi Moule (???) 45/17 (73%)

Sandringham (4-4) vs Hume City (10-0)
Saturday 6pm at Sandringham
Sandringham were disappointing last week against the Rangers and have now lost two in a row, whereas the Broncos have won ten straight. If the Sabres are real finals contenders this season they must find a way to bounce back; against the title favourites it's a tough ask, but don't write off the Sabres!

BigV Historical Information
All Time Head to Head: Sabres 4 trail Broncos 6
Coaches Records: Lorrie Chisik (Sand) 72/35 (67%) / Glen Milner (Hume) 45/28 (62%)

Melbourne (5-2) vs Geelong (3-6)
Saturday 6.15pm at the Veneto Club
Both teams have been a little inconsistent this season, so both will be looking for a solid performance this week. The Tigers look to have a bit more depth than the Cats and should hold on at home.

BigV Historical Information
All Time Head to Head: Cats 4 trail Tigers 11
Coaches Records: Kelly Breazeale (Melb) 5/2 (71%) / Col Darrington (Geel) 3/8 (27%)

Bulleen (1-9) vs Waverley (8-1)
Saturday 8.15pm at Templestowe
With Waverley winning the last four and Bulleen only getting their first win for the season last week, the Falcons go into the game being strong favourites. Last time these two teams met in Round 3, Waverley got off to a great first half to win by 27 points. Can the Boomers learn from their mistakes and hold on to their winning form?

BigV Historical Information
All Time Head to Head: Falcons 7 trail Boomers 8
Coaches Records: Rino Zancan (Bull) 63/104 (38%) / Matthew Dickens (Wav) 34/21 (62%)

Waverley (8-1) vs Coburg (1-8)
Sunday 2.15pm at Waverley
A double-header weekend for the Falcons, but it shouldn't worry them too much beating the Giants in Round 2 by 35 points. Coburg were very disappointing last week losing to bottom of the ladder Bulleen so it will be a big ask for the Giants.

BigV Historical Information
All Time Head to Head: Giants 6 trail Falcons 9
Coaches Records: Matthew Dickens (Wav) 34/21 (62%) / Dave Newton (Cob) 1/8 (11%)