These two sides built a tight rivalry across 2025, with Bacchus Marsh getting the upper hand on both occasions.

They claimed a 6-goal win in their first meeting before backing it up in Round 14 with a narrow 3-goal victory.

With margins that slim, expect another fiercely contested battle to open the 2026 campaign.

East Point will be eager to turn the tables on their home court, led by shooting combination Keele Hillas (GS) and Jeremi Robinson (GA).

Through the midcourt, Bridey McElligott (WA) and Rhiannon White (C) will look to provide strong drive and connection, while Bella Stevens (WD), Sarah Augustine (GD) and Stella Geljon (GK) form a defensive unit ready to apply pressure from the first whistle.

They’ll have depth to call on from the bench with Lily McGuinness, Abby Kinnersly and Tess Geljon.

Bacchus Marsh, however, will arrive full of confidence following last season’s results.

Their attacking end features Kimberly Philipps (GS) and Jasmine Paama (GA), supported by experienced midcourters Melissa Prismall (WA) and Eliza Moodie (C).

Defensively, Ella Logan (WD), Georgia Shattock (GD) and Avana Hobson (GK) will be tasked with shutting down East Point’s scoring opportunities, with Remy Day and Jaimee Walsh providing options off the bench.

Off the court, there are strong storylines developing in the coaching ranks.

Bacchus Marsh will again be guided by Nicole Gleeson in her second season at the helm, bringing continuity and confidence into the new year.

Meanwhile, East Point enters an exciting new chapter, with Kirsty McLean in her second year now joined by Josh Wells, who steps into his first season at the Club as Co-Coach of the A Grade side.

With both sides boasting strong line-ups, experienced coaching and recent history suggesting nothing will separate them easily, this Good Friday clash shapes as a must-watch to kick off the A Grade season.