But the next two rounds against Maffra then Traralgon will be a guide as to how well the Parrots will fare in the finals.

It should be a fast moving encounter with both teams using the wide-open spaces to move the ball quickly.

Dwayne Holt has had an outstanding season for Leongatha with 70 goals at full forward but Maffra have two key forwards in Daniel Stubbe and Adrian Burgiel who kicked 10 between them in the win over Morwell.

The Eagles' defence led by Josh Bristow, Ben Batalha, Joseph Stubbe and Matt Lee has been solid and at mid field Hayden Burgiel, Craig Robbins, Brendon Rathnow and Michael Coleman have been providing match winning drive.

Justin Sutherland has been good in the ruck for Leongatha, Clint Johnston and Dwayne Holt have been good up forward.

The Parrots will be competitive in what will be a high standard match, with the Eagles to set up a good win.

Sale v Moe

SALE will be at home to Moe in its last home match for the season on Saturday.

The Magpies will be keen to take the fight right up to the Lions who are fourth on the ladder and preparing for a shot at the flag.

There were a few good signs for the Magpies at Traralgon as their young guns fired.

Toby Leeds in defence is playing with confidence, taking strong marks and his ground play was good against the Maroons. Leeds won several balls at ground level and worked his way through the traffic to put Sale into attack.

Jason Garrett, Terry Wheeler, Harry Cross, Darcey Thorpe and Andrew Quirk have all improved and game time has been a bonus for these young players, who will be part of the Magpies' rebuilding program next season.

Wheeler, Cross and Thorpe are quick, have good skills, win plenty of hard balls and never stop trying.

Last Saturday's match at Traralgon was a good standard and the final score line was not an indication of how well the Magpies played in a fast moving match.