All the King’s Birthday matches this weekend revealed

While some leagues might take a break this weekend, there’s still plenty of local footy action to watch across the weekend. Here’s where you can watch the big guns.

Jamie Ridd and Balwyn will be in action on King’s Birthday long weekend. Photo by Josh Chadwick

King’s Birthday might be a holiday weekend for a lot of people but there will still be plenty of football on around the state.

Here is a list of what to look out for this weekend.

METRO FIXTURES

EASTERN

Premier Division: Balwyn v Noble Park at Balwyn Park, 2.20pm.

The Tigers and Bulls lock horns in the traditional long weekend fixture. Balwyn, the reigning premier, has won its past four matches after starting 0-2 and should be hot-favourite – but can Noble Park (2-4) cause an upset?

Division 3: Knox v Donvale at Knox Gardens Reserve, 2.20pm, Oakleigh District v The Basin at Princes Highway Reserve at 2.20pm, Scoresby v Upper Ferntree Gully at Scoresby Recreation Reserve at 2.20pm, Ferntree Gully v Fairpark at Wally Tew Reserve at 2.20pm.

ESSENDON DISTRICT

Premier Division: Aberfeldie v Strathmore at Windy Hill, 2.15pm

Aberfeldie and Jack Middleton face a tough test this weekend. Photo: Andrew Batsch

A standalone fixture between two of the competition’s biggest clubs. The duo is currently locked in the top-three where a win for the Mores, who sit second, would go a long way to securing a double chance. Profits from the day will be donated to the Pat Cronin Foundation.

MORNINGTON PENINSULA

Division 1: Rosebud v Sorrento at Olympic Park, Rosebud, 2pm

The Buds have been this season’s standout improvers, securing seven victories from eight matches to lead the competition. Campbell Hustwaite dominates intercept possessions, while ex-league players Mitch White and Billy Hartung deliver exceptional football. Sorrento, fresh from an impressive win against Pines, defeated Rosebud at Olympic Park last year. The Sharks will rely heavily on former AFL talents Dylan and Ryan Clarke, with Chad Harris and Tom Cameron being crucial inclusions.

Division 1: Red Hill v Dromana, at Red Hill Recreation Reserve, Sunday, 2pm.

This shapes as a crucial match with the Hillmen desperate to escape the bottom of the ladder while the Tigers aim to maintain their top-five position. League medal winner Michael Griechen has been in brilliant form for Red Hill alongside Dylan Atkins and Patrick MacDonald. Dromana’s Geurts brothers loom as match winners, with Sam leading the competition in disposals.

NORTHERN

Division 3: Kinglake v Mernda at Memorial Oval, 2.10pm, Reservoir v Epping at Crispe Park, 2.10pm, Heidelberg West v Fitzroy Stars at Heidelberg Park, 2.10pm, Ivanhoe v Lalor at Ivanhoe Park, 2.15pm, Kilmore v Old Eltham Collegians at JJ Clancy Reserve, 2.15pm.

No rest for the wicked in Division 3 with a full suite of matches over the long weekend. The Kinglake v Mernda clash is an early taste of finals, while Reservoir will provide a big test for Epping. While it’s expected to be a one-sided encounter, Heidelberg West will feature Collingwood great Heath Shaw in its clash with undefeated ladder-leader Fitzroy Stars.

SOUTHERN

Brayden O'Toole playing for St Paul’s McKinnon. The Bulldogs face in-form Bentleigh this weekend. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Division 1: Cranbourne v Dingley at Amstel Reserve, 2pm, Port Melbourne v East Brighton at JL Murphy Reserve, 2pm, Springvale Districts v Narre Warren at Springvale Reserve, 2pm, St Paul’s McKinnon v Bentleigh at McKinnon Reserve, 2pm, Murrumbeena v Cheltenham at Murrumbeena Park, 2.30pm.

There’s no time for rest in the Southern league as the competition continues full steam ahead across the long weekend. Second-place St Paul’s McKinnon will host the in-form third-place Bentleigh in a local grudge match. There were just two points in it when the sides met in round 1. Meanwhile, East Brighton will be out to snap its two-match losing streak against the Port Melbourne Colts who will be in search of a second win.

Division 2: Caulfield Bears v Frankston Dolphins at Koornang Park, 2pm, Highett v Chelsea Heights at Highett Reserve, 2pm, Keysborough v East Malvern at Rowley Allan Reserve, 2pm, Endeavour Hills v Mordialloc at Barry Simon Reserve, 2.30pm.

There’s only four clashes set to take place with Doveton and Hampton Park to meet on July 12. Highett’s match against Chelsea Heights is sure to excite, with both sides nestled in the top four, while East Malvern will be hopeful of maintaining its one-game advantage over the chasing pack when it takes on Keysborough.

Division 3: Carrum Paterson Lakes v Berwick Springs at Rory Dore Reserve, 2pm, Skye v Ashwood at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve, 2pm, South Mornington v Hampton at Citation Oval, 2pm, Lyndhurst v St Kilda City at Marriott Waters Reserve, 2pm, Black Rock v Heatherton at Donald McDonald Reserve at 2.30pm.

Carrum Patterson Lakes’ clash with Berwick Springs could well be the match of the round in the hotly contested Division 3. Carrum Patterson Lakes are flying high on top of the ladder but Southern newcomers Berwick Springs have made a fine start to life in the competition with a 5-3 record and will be out to hand CPL its third loss of the season. Skye will meet Ashwood, with both in search of a crucial win to lift them clear of the relegation threat.

Division 4: Dandenong West v Hallam at Greaves Reserve, 2pm, Doveton Eagles v Lyndale at Power Reserve, 2pm, Moorabbin Kangaroos v Narre South Saints at Moorabbin West, 2pm, Clayton v South Yarra at Meade Reserve, 2pm.

Ladder leaders Hallam and Dandenong West are set to meet in a crucial top of the table clash in Division 4. Meanwhile, after notching their first senior win in over 1000 days earlier this season, South Yarra has now chalked up four victories and is on a roll, The Yarras will meet Clayton in what shapes as a crucial clash in the finals race.

COUNTRY FIXTURES

The standouts

Sunraysia

Irymple v Robinvale Euston at Henshilwood Oval, 2.30pm.

A replay of the 2023 grand final. The Eagles are flying, currently 5-2, and only losing to Wentworth and Red Cliffs by a combined margin of six points. Irymple will be looking to maintain its spot in the finals with a win at home. The Eagles could have VFL player Phillip Moi Moi in action after he signed for the club for the rest of the season during the week.

Gippsland

Leongatha v Wonthaggi at Leongatha Recreation Reserve, 2.20pm.

The homecoming of Dyson Heppell is sure to be a cracker. The former Essendon captain will return home to play his second match for the season, looking to help the Parrots to a win against the Power. Both are 6-1, and tied for first with Moe, with the winner to move into the top-two. Wonthaggi, led by former Collingwood premiership player Jarryd Blair, have won its past six in the competition.

Geelong

St Joseph’s v Newtown & Chilwell at Herne Hill Reserve, 2.10pm on Sunday

Can Newtown & Chilwell end St Joseph’s start to the season? It shapes as a battle of two teams likely to feature towards the end of the year. St Joseph’s, led by 20 goals to Oscar Morrison, have won seven in a row to be two games clear on top. The Eagles, after losing two of their first three matches, have won their past four to sit third on the ladder.

Goulburn Valley

Mansfield v Shepparton Swans at Mansfield Recreation Reserve, 2pm.

Can the Swans bounce back after suffering their first loss of the season last week against Echuca? The Swans have impressed this season but now face another test in their bid to finish inside the top-six. Mansfield, currently 5-3, has had some tests recently, losing to Kyabram and Echuca, but have beaten last year’s grand finalists Shepparton Bears. The Eagles will be hoping to win and move closer to the top-four. Last week the team beat Benalla by 88 points with Harry Mahoney and ex-VFL players Max King and Callum Brown combining for 124 disposals. Another repeat effort this week will put them close to a win.

Ovens and Murray

Albury v Wodonga Bulldogs at Albury Sports Ground, 2pm.

A vital game which could shape the top-five. Both sides are on 4-3 but are currently sixth and seventh. Wodonga enters the contest on a three-game unbeaten run but face a challenge against the Tigers. Led by six goals from former AFL player Ryan Garthwaite the team won by 87 points over the Wodonga Raiders last week. The Tigers will be hoping to add the other Wodonga scalp this week.

Other games

Bellarine

Torquay v Newcomb at McCartney Oval, 2.10pm.

Anglesea v Geelong Amateur at Ellimatta Reserve, 2.10pm.

Modewarre v Drysdale at Mount Moriac Reserve, 2.10pm.

Barwon Heads v Queenscliff at Howard Harmer Oval, 2.10pm.

Portarlington v Ocean Grove at Porarlington Recreation Reserve, 2.10pm

Colac and District

Alvie v Apollo Boy at Alvie Recreation Reserve, 2.15pm.

Otway v Irrewarra-Beeac at Gellibrand Recreation Reserve, 2.15pm.

South Colac v Simpson at Elliminyt Recreation Reserve, 2.15pm.

Lorne v Colac Imperials at Stribling Reserve, 2.15pm.

Western Eagles v Birregurra at Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve, 2.15pm.

Ellinbank District

Yarragon v Buln Buln at Dowton Park, 2.15pm

Poowong v Ellinbank at Poowong Recreation Reserve, 2.15pm.

Catani v Neerim South at Catani Recreation Reserve, 2.15pm.

Nyora v Nilma Darnum at Nyora Recreation Reserve, 2.15pm

Longwarry v Trafalgar at Longwarry Recreation Reserve, 2.15pm

Lang Lang v Bunyip at Lang Lang Community Sporting Complex, 2.15pm.

Geelong

St Mary’s v North Shore Seniors at Windsor Park, 1pm

Geelong West Giants v Colac Tigers at West Oval Reserve, 2.10pm

Grovedale v Bell Park at Burdoo Reserve, 2.10pm.

Lara v Leopold at Lara Recreation Reserve, 2.10pm.

St Albans v South Barwon at St Albans Reserve, 2.10pm.

Gippsland

Drouin v Maffra at Trafalgar Recreation Reserve, 2.20pm.

Moe v Warragul at Ted Summerton Reserve, 2.20pm

Sale v Morwell at Sale Oval, 2.20pm

Bairnsdale v Traralgon at Bairnsdale Oval, 2.20pm

Goulburn Valley

Shepparton United v Tatura, Deakin Reserve at 2pm.

Shepparton Swans player Kade Anderson and Echuca’s Samuel Edgar in action last weekend. Both teams will play on Saturday. Picture Yuri Kouzmin

Rochester v Shepparton Bears at Moon Oval, 2pm.

Echuca v Mooroopna at Victoria Park, 2pm.

Seymour v Benalla at Kings Park, 2pm.

Euroa v Kyabram at Euroa Memorial Oval, 2pm.

Heathcote District

Huntly v Colbinabbin at Strauch Reserve, 2.30pm.

White Hills v Heathcote at White Hills Recreation Reserve, 2.30pm.

North Bendigo v Lockington Bamawm United at North Bendigo Oval, 2.30pm.

Elmore v Leitchville Gunbower at Elmore Recreation Reserve, 2.30pm.

Ovens and Murray

Myrtleford v Wangaratta Rovers at RC McNamara Reserve, 2pm.

Corowa Rutherglen v North Albury at John Foord Oval, 2pm.

Yarrawonga v Lavington at JC Lowe Oval, 2pm.

Wangaratta Magpies v Wodonga Raiders at Wangaratta Show Grounds, 2pm.

Picola District

Berrigan v Dookie United at Berrigan Recreational Reserve, 2.05pm.

Blighty v Katamatite at Blighty Recreation Reserve, 2.05pm.

Jerilderie v Tocumwal at Jerilderie Recreation Reserve, 2.05pm.

Katandra v Mathoura at Katandra Recreation Reserve, 2.05pm.

Deni Rovers v Tungamah at Memorial Park, 2.05pm.

Picola United v Waaia at Picola Recreation Reserve, 2.05pm.

Strathmerton v Rennie at Strathmerton Recreation Reserve, 2.05pm.

Mid Gippsland

Fish Creek v Newborough at Terrill Park, 2.20pm.

Foster v Toora at Foster Showgrounds, 2.20pm.

MDU v Stony Creek at Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, 2.20pm.

Morwell East v Mirboo North at Morwell East Recreation Reserve, 2.20pm.

Tarwin v Hill End at Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve, 2.20pm.

Yinnar v Thorpdale at Yinnar Recreation Reserve, 2.20pm.

Murray

Congupna v Mulwala at Congupna Football Netball Club, 2pm.

Tongala v Nathalia at Tongala Recreation Reserve, 2pm.

Moama v Echuca United at Moama Recreation Reserve, 2pm.

Cobram v Barooga at Scott Oval, 2pm.

Deniliquin Rams v Finley at Hardinge Street Oval, 2pm.

Numurkah v Rumbalara at Numurkah Show Grounds, 2pm.

South West District

Coleraine v Heywood at Silvester Oval, 2.45pm.

Branxholme/Wallacedale v Cavendish at Branxholme Recreation Reserve, 2.45pm.

Tyrendarra v Heathmere at Tyrendarra, 2.45pm.

Westerns v Dartmoor at Alexandra Park, 2.45pm.

Sunraysia

Wentworth v Mildura at George Gordan Oval, 2.30pm.

Red Cliffs v South Mildura at Quandong Park, 2.30pm.

Imperials v Merbein at Brian Weightman Oval, 2.30pm

Warrnambool District

Dennington v Kolora-Noorat at Dennington Recreation Reserve, 2.20pm.

Nirranda v Panmure at Nirranda Recreation Reserve, 2.20pm.

Merrivale v South Rovers at Merrivale Recreation Reserve, 2.20pm.

Old Collegians v Timboon at Davidson Oval, 2.20pm.

Russells Creek v Allansford at Mack Oval, 2.20pm.

West Gippsland

Korumburra Bena v Nar Nar Goon at Korumburra Showgrounds, 2pm.

Phillip Island v Koo Wee Rup at Cowes Recreation Reserve, 2pm.

Warragul Industrials v Cora Lynn at Western Park, 2pm.

Inverloch-Kongwak v Dalyston at Inverloch Recreation Reserve, 2pm.

Garfield v Tooradin-Dalmore at Garfield Recreation Reserve, 2pm.

Originally published as All the King’s Birthday matches this weekend revealed