Katrina Fanning Shield Round Eight Preview
Round Eight of the Katrina Fanning Shield sees four intriguing matchups, headlined by last year's premiers taking on this season's premiership favourites.
Woden Vally Rams vs Queanbeyan Blues
Phillip Oval, Saturday 31st May
The Queanbeyan Blues travel to Phillip Oval for a tough contest against the Woden Valley Rams.
The Rams enter round eight sitting in second position, with their latest victory in a tight contest against the Bulls.
Meanwhile, the Blues currently sit second last in the Katrina Fanning Shield competition with only one win to their name. Their latest loss against the Bushrangers away from home last weekend.
This weekend will shape as a tough test for the Blues, with the Rams looking to make another statement to the competition.
Goulburn City Bulldogs vs Tuggeranong Bushrangers
Workers Arena, Saturday 31st May
The Tuggeranong Bushrangers travel to Goulburn for a contest against the Bulldogs at Workers Arena.
The Bulldogs enter this weekend after suffering a comprehensive defeat in round six at the hands of the West Belconnen Warriors and currently sit in seventh position.
While the Bushrangers will be bouncing into this weekend after a strong performance at home last start against the Blues which saw the side secure their second win of the season.
This matchup will be intriguing as one ladder position separates the teams with the two points being extremely valuable for the Bulldogs and Bushrangers seasons.
Yass Magpies vs Belconnen United Sharks
Walker Park, Saturday 31st May
The Yass Magpies welcome the Belconnen Untied Sharks to Walker Park on Saturday afternoon for an exciting round eight matchup.
Last year's premiers currently sit fifth with two wins and three losses, as the side slowly works into their 2025 campaign.
The Magpies have had two weeks off, with the bye in round six before last weeks washout round, with their latest performance a strong victory over the Kangaroos three weeks ago.
Meanwhile, the Sharks will be licking their lips at the opportunity on Saturday to compete against the defending premiers.
The Sharks currently sit as the team to beat in 2025, with the side yet to drop a game and boasting a strong points differential of plus 262.
This weekend’s matchup will provide the Sharks with a great opportunity to see where their premiership tilt stands against a Magpies side who is working its way into their premiership defence.
West Belconnen Warriors vs Queanbeyan Kangaroos
Raiders Belconnen, Sunday 1st June
The West Belconnen Warriors welcome the Queanbeyan Kangaroos to Raiders Belconnen for a tough matchup in the Katrina Fanning Shield.
The Warriors secured a strong victory over the Bulldogs last start and currently sit inside the top four.
Whilst their opponents have had a tough start to the 2025 season, as the Kangaroos currently sit bottom and still await their first victory of the year.
It shapes to be a tough contest for the Kangaroos with the West Belconnen Warriors looking to stay in touch with the top two.
