And with better weather conditions this time.
Round 11 of the Goulburn Murray Cricket’s A grade season will resume this Saturday, with the scheduled two-day matches adjusted to one day fixtures.
It follows the cancellation of the first day of the scheduled two-day game last week due to the forecast of over 40 degrees (the mercury eventually reached 42.7C).
While the length of the round 11 matches has changed, the importance of the matches hasn’t changed at all.
Echuca aren’t going to fall out of the top four, but they do have to face a red hot Flames side. A win for Echuca would be a huge statement just three rounds out from the finals.
For Kyabram Fire Brigade, it would just be another name on the list and a reminder to everyone just how good they are this season.
Rochester and Tongala sit at two and three on the ladder.
Whoever wins not only maintains the form and strengthens their hold on a top four spot, but also damages the chances of their opposition in terms of staying in the four.
Moama are likely to beat Cooma, but they need to make sure of it in order to stay in touch with the four, as they are fast running out of opportunities.
In terms of ladder layout, this is going to be close to the most important round of the season.
Statements are there to be made and on Sunday we will probably have a likely idea of what the top four is going to be come the end of the season.
Take your chances now, while you still have them.
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