Katrina Fanning Shield: Round Five Preview

The Katrina Fanning Shield presents a couple of intriguing games this weekend, as two teams face off for their first victory, whilst the defending premiers look to remain undefeated. 

Tuggeranong Bushrangers vs Yass Magpies, Saturday 16th May, 10:40am Greenway Oval

The Tuggeranong Bushrangers take on the Yass Magpies at home this weekend as both sides look to secure their first win of the 2026 season. 

For the Bushrangers, they enter this weekend after a defeat last start against the Woden Valley Rams and with a draw under their belts this season, Tuggeranong will be striving for their first two points of the campaign. 

Meanwhile, the Magpies will be looking to bounce back from a tough defeat last weekend against the Belconnen United Sharks where they failed to register a point. 

Saturday morning is an important matchup for both outfits as the opportunity to taste victory for the first time is on the line, with this being a matchup you won't want to miss. 

Gungahlin Bulls vs West Belconnen Warriors, Saturday 16th May, 12:00pm Gungahlin Enclosed Oval 

The West Belconnen Warriors will look for five straight this weekend against the Gungahlin Bulls at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval. 

The Bulls come into Round Five after experiencing the bye last weekend and an impressive victory against the Bushrangers the week before, Gungahlin will need to be up and about for their toughest task of the season to date. 

For the Warriors, they faced their toughest match of the season last weekend being pushed by the Queanbeyan Blues, however proved to clinical and claiming the two points in a tight contest. 

This weekend provides the Gungahlin Bulls with an opportunity to make a statement against last year's premiers, whilst the Warriors strive to remain undefeated. 

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