The Magpies put in their best performance since that round one victory during the loss to Warragul before their bye two weeks ago.

The side welcomed seven injured players back into the line-up and led the Gulls by 28 points at three-quarter time, but with many of them lacking match fitness, lost by 25 points.

Despite missing key players last week, the Tigers were impressive at Warragul, winning by 49 points in what many considered to be an upset.

The Magpies have won their past three encounters against the Tigers, winning in the first round this year by nine points.AFTER posting impressive victories last weekend, Traralgon and Drouin will meet in the match of the round.

The Maroons have won their past four matches, while the Hawks are on a winning streak of three.

The Hawks put together their best performance of the season to win by 20 points at Maffra last weekend. A similar effort will be required tomorrow at Traralgon.

The Maroons smashed Garfield by 157 points last week to move into third place on the ladder.

TWO weeks after losing to one top side, Garfield will host another.

Moe comes to Garfield on the back of a 68-point win over Leongatha, when it gradually overcame the Parrots after a tight first term.

The Stars were belted by Traralgon last week, but play a lot better at home, as evidenced by their performance against Maffra a week earlier.

Despite trailing by 52 points at half-time, the Stars didn't give up and out-scored the Eagles to lose by 41.

LEONGATHA'S match at Warragul is an important one for both sides.

A 4-0 start to the season has now become 4-4 for the Parrots following their loss to Moe.

They are now in seventh position level with Drouin and Morwell on 16 points, while the Gulls are in fifth on 20 points after going down to Morwell.

The Parrots would love a repeat of their 78-point round one win.

MAFFRA has the bye.