Matches against Rockdale Ilinden are always highly anticipated, but this year carries an added layer of intensity.

We face former Shark Jerry Skotadis, who transferred to Rockdale mid-way through the 2025 season. Rockdale are perennial contenders, and our narrow 1-2 loss to them last year showed we can compete, but this year we aim to surpass them.

This will be a high-speed, high-quality encounter featuring some of the best players in the state. A victory here requires a complete 90-minute performance and unwavering support from the stands to unsettle the visitors.