Eltham will be looking to stay in the finals race when it hosts Northcote Park at Eltham Central Park.
With the lowest percentage of the four sides currently fighting for fourth place, Eltham will likely need to win its final three games to feature in this year’s finals.
It’s certainly not an impossible task for the Panthers – with two of their final three matches at home.
Fielding a less than full strength side, the Panthers were brave in last week’s defeat to Heidelberg, where they led for the best part of three quarters.
Chase Caulfield was the Panthers best in defeat, while Jamie Doukas played his best game in an injury-interrupted season and finished with three goals.
It’s must win this week Saturday August 6th = A home game at Eltham Central against the in-form Northcote Park.
Game times Under 19s 9.40am, Reserves 11.55am Seniors 2.10pm
It’s also Platinum Panther Marquee day from 1.30pm – Members and Guests $50 per head. Food and Drink all inclusive
Heidelberg holds a remarkable home record against Eltham – having not lost to the Panthers at Warringal Park since 1982
Game times Reserves 11.55am, Seniors 2.10pm
Under 19s – BYE
Changes to the team from last Saturday include VFL listed forward Michael Still making his senior debut with the Panthers other inclusions are Lachie Richardson, Luke Wachinger and Josh Anderson (playing first A grade game)[/fusion_text][fusion_text][/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_6″ last=”no” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=””][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”2_3″ last=”no” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]
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Eltham’s roller-coaster season continued last Saturday, recovering from consecutive defeats to upset Montmorency by 41 points.
The challenge for the Panthers now is to reduce the gap between its best and worst football, with the club a chance to push back inside the top five with a win against Bundoora this week.