Stratford's home game against Bundalaguah promises to be the match of the round, while Maffra's trip to Wurruk could be a close affair.

Sale will host Collegians and Boisdale-Briagolong is home to Rosedale-Kilmany in the clash of the hyphens.

FOURTH-placed Stratford will host top side Bundalaguah.

Stratford got to within 18 runs of Collegians last week.

Chasing 182, Stratford had a good start before losing its first three wickets quickly. The fall of Jack Tatterson and Jason Bruce in quick succession later in the innings put an end to any hopes Stratford had.

Tatterson maintained his good form with the bat, scoring 50 on the back of his century a week earlier.

Jie Van Berkel gave his side a chance for victory by taking four wickets.

It is hard to fault Bundalaguah's early season form, last week it passed Wurruk's 130 for the loss of four wickets.

Tom Tudor anchored the innings with his unbeaten 53.

For more, read Friday's Gippsland Times.