Baxter and Rosebud face critical relegation derby

Baxter and Rosebud are set to face each other in a local derby this Saturday that carries significant relegation implications for State 4. Both teams currently sit just one point ahead of second-bottom Monash University. Monash enters their final match against already relegated Greater Dandenong as a favorite following a recent resurgence.

Ashburton also remains in the relegation battle, currently sitting fifth from the bottom. While Ashburton holds a one-point advantage over Rosebud and Baxter, they possess an inferior goal difference. A draw between Baxter and Rosebud, combined with an Ashburton loss to East Kew, could result in Ashburton's relegation.

In other State 4 action, Chelsea ended their promotion hopes after a 2-2 draw against Greater Dandenong. Chelsea assistant coach Chris Porteous criticized the team's performance following the result. Meanwhile, in VPL1, Langwarrin concluded their season with a 1-1 draw against North Geelong.