Such will be the case at Bill Smyth Memorial Oval when the ladder-leading Moruya Sharks face off against the Narooma Devils in the local derby.

In what promises to be a big game for both sides, the Sharks will be aiming to replicate the form that lead them to a 40-12 victory against Narooma in round three of the competition.

Club secretary, John Cornall, said the Devils are always a tough ask when they are playing at home.

“Narooma play with a lot of enthusiasm,” he said.

“They have been very dangerous every time we have gone there.

“Its one the better fixtures on the Group 16 draw, so the guys are looking forward to getting out there.”

The biggest challenge for both sides may prove to be the weather with rain forecast for Sunday.

It was persistent rain that forced the cancellation of the round nine, with Bill Smyth Memorial Oval proving a more suitable destination for swimmers after the storms a fortnight ago.

Cornall said the side just have take it as it comes.

“We have been told the ground is in pretty good nick so hopefully it stays that way on the day.”

The team that separates the Sharks and Devils on the ladder, the Bega Roosters, will take on the Batemans Bay Tigers at Mackay Park. 

While the Tigers will go in as underdogs for the clash, Club president, John McCalister said they can take confidence from the strength of their previous performance at the ground.

“We will have pretty much the same side that took on Bombala, and you never know what could happen on the day,” he said.

“Our training has been a bit disrupted throughout the past couple of weeks, but we had a good turnout on Tuesday so we should be right to go on the day.

“We are expecting a very tough game.”

The Batemans Bay Tigers will take on Bega at Mackay Park, with the first grade scheduled to start at 2.30pm. The U18s will be the first on the paddock at 10.30 am.

Moruya will line up against Narooma at 4pm.