Katrina Fanning Shield: Round Seven Preview

After only one game last weekend, the Katrina Fanning Shield returns with a full complement of games highlighted by the Belconnen United Sharks taking on the Gungahlin Bulls. 

Woden Valley Rams vs Queanbeyan Blues, Saturday 30 May 10:50am, Woden Park

The Woden Valley Rams return to Woden Park this weekend for an intriguing matchup against the Queanbeyan Blues in a blockbuster day for the home side. 

For the Rams, they've had the last two weekends off with byes, with their latest match back in Round Four, a victory over the Tuggeranong Bushrangers at the same venue, Grace Milne will be one to watch for the Rams scoring a double in the team's last match. 

Meanwhile, for the Blues the suffered a sixteen-point defeat last weekend against the Gungahlin Bulls and remain without a win for the season, Payge Salinas has impressed for the side in her two games and will be the key for Queanbeyan.

Saturday will see the Woden Valley Rams celebrate their 60th anniversary with the side sure to be up for the occasion and look to claim a victory, whilst the Blues will be striving for their first victory of the season. 

Belconnen United Sharks vs Gungahlin Bulls, Saturday 30th May 12:00PM, NSWRL HQ Bruce

The Belconnen United Sharks welcome the Gungahlin Bulls to NSWRL HQ Bruce for a top four matchup. 

Similar to the Rams, the Belconnen United Sharks have had the last fortnight off, with their most recent performance a comprehensive victory against the Magpies away from home, Eliza Taylor will be key for the home side, scoring eight tries in three games. 

Meanwhile, for the Gungahlin Bulls their last outing was a strong win against the Queanbeyan Blues at home, with the Bulls looking for back-to-back wins for the first time this season, April Downey will be one to look out for, scoring a hat-trick in her first game of the season. 

The Gungahlin Bulls have an opportunity to claim an important victory this weekend against a title contender in the Belconnen United Sharks, whilst for the home side they will be striving to close the gap on the Warriors at the top of the KFS ladder. 

Yass Magpies vs Tuggeranong Bushrangers, Saturday 30 May 12:00PM, Walker Park

The Yass Magpies quest for their first victory of the season returns to Walker Park this weekend for a matchup against the Tuggeranong Bushrangers. 

These two sides met each other only a couple of weeks ago in Round Five, with the Tuggeranong Bushrangers walking away with the two points.

Halfback Adelaide Norris was a strong performer in that matchup scoring a try and kicking two goals, whilst Bushrangers Captain Coach Teliya Hetaraka leads to Maree Bush Medal leaderboard. 

For the Magpies, Sydney Harrison has been on their strongest players, featuring in the team of the week on multiple occasions, along with two tries on the year. 

The Magpies will be desperate to get their first victory of the season on Saturday afternoon, whilst the Bushrangers will be striving for back-to-back wins creating an intriguing battle in Yass. 

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