This fixture holds significant personal meaning for Head Coach David Perkovic, as he welcomes his former club, NWS Spirit, to the Shire.

Having spent nine years building Spirit into a Premiership-winning force, Perkovic knows the opposition better than anyone. This provides a fascinating tactical subplot: the architect facing his former design.

Tensions will be high with Round 1 ending in a 1-0 to Spirit, and a shocking off-the-ball incident that will be hard to forget.

The players will be highly motivated to secure this result for their manager. Expect a tense, tactical battle where the Sharks' insider knowledge could prove to be the deciding factor.