Katrina Fanning Shield 2022: Round 4 Preview

Round four of the Blumers Lawyers Katrina Fanning Shield kicks off this weekend after last week’s proposed ‘magic round’ was rescheduled due to wet weather.

Goulburn City Bulldogs vs Woden Valley Rams, Workers Arene, 10:40am Saturday 21st May.

The Bulldogs will host the Rams as the Bulldogs look to get their first win of the season against an undefeated Rams side.

The Bulldogs went down 30-18 against the Yass Magpies in round one before having a bye in round two and then missing last week as Magic Round was called off. 

Meanwhile, the Rams currently sit second on the ladder with big wins in the first two rounds over the Bushrangers and the Worhawks. 

The Rams have had an incredible start to their first ever KFS season, their attack is the best in the competition so far but this will be their biggest test yet as they take on last year's joint minor premiers.

It will be a great chance for both sides to make a statement to the rest of the competition with a win this weekend.

Tuggeranong Bushrangers vs UC Stars, Greenway Oval, 10:45am Saturday 21st May.

The Bushrangers will be desperate to secure their first win of the season as they host the UC Stars who currently sit inside the top four. 

The Bushrangers have had a poor start to the season with an 0-2 record, after heavy defeats to the Rams and Magpies. The Bushrangers showed glimpses of what they can do in their first game of the season before suffering a big 42-0 defeat in round two.

The UC Stars will be coming into this game with plenty of confidence, off the back of a great win over the Raiders in round two. Unfortunately the Stars opening game was called off at halftime as they suffered an 8-0 loss, but their impressive for and against has put them into fourth spot on the ladder.

It will be an interesting matchup as the Bushrangers have proved to leak points up against a Stars team that looked unstoppable in round two. 

The Bushrangers will be desperate for their first win of the season, but the Stars will be confident they can make it two wins in a row.

Boomanulla Raiders vs Yass Magpies, Boomanulla Oval, 11:00am Saturday 21st May.

The Raiders will host the Magpies who have only seemed to improve after being joint minor premiers last season.

The Raiders currently sit second last this season after a round one bye and a heavy defeat in round two to the Stars.

Meanwhile, the Magpies have started their season perfectly. The Magpies defeated their cross town rivals in a battle of last year's minor premiership in round one, before a dominant 42-0 win over the Bushrangers in round two.

The Magpies are one of three undefeated teams remaining in the competition, while the Raiders are one of four sides without a win in 2022.

The Magpies will be hoping that they can put in another great performance that could put them into first position on the ladder, while the Raiders will be desperate to kick start their 2022 campaign with a win this weekend.

South Coast United vs Harden Worhawks, Mackay Park, 12:45pm Sunday 22nd May.

South Coast United hosts the Harden Worhawks in Sunday afternoon football in what will be a statement game for both sides.

South Coast United sit in fifth position on the ladder with a 1-1 record to start the season. United looked great in the first game as they were able to keep the Stars scoreless, before suffering a disappointing 28-0 loss to the Blues.

The Harden Worhawks have had a very disappointing start to the season that currently puts them on the bottom of the ladder. The Worhawks suffered a 44-0 defeat to the Blues in round one, before a 46-0 defeat in round two to the Rams.

Both sides have struggled to score points this season, but the defensive advantage is very much with United. The Worhawks have conceded 90 points in two games, which is the worst in the competition. 

South Coast United will be hoping a victory can push them into that top four but the Worhawks will be another side desperate for their first win.