Rarely has an intra-club derby encompassed as much intrigue as Saturday's Orange Netball Association Toyota Cup clash between Life Studio and Life Studio Sportspower, which opens the fourth round from 1.10pm at Sir Neville Howse Stadium.
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Life Studio haven't been touched in the opening three rounds - their smallest winning margin is 12 goals - and they sit undefeated on top of the table as a result, while the latter outfit has enjoyed a remarkable beginning to their debut season in the West Orange Motors Senior Competitions' top flight.
Promoted division two champions have traditionally taken some time to find their feet in division one but Life Studio Sportspower has done the opposite, bouncing back from their round one loss with two straight victories.
They're in a share for second as a result although they do drop to fourth on percentage, and sit above last year's beaten grand finalists Orange Physiotherapy Vipers and perennial contenders Hawks Royal.
Life Studio player-coach Mardi Aplin said before the start of the season the young side's priority was challenging themselves and while they'll still enter Saturday's derby as rank underdogs it presents a massive opportunity as well.
Few would've predicted the young side would have the chance to finish the opening month of the season firmly entrenched in the finals frame, after all.
Following that derby Life Studio's third side, Mid West Eyes, will be gunning to hand Vipers a third consecutive defeat, after last year's runners-up were bested by Orange City Craig Harvey Mechanical (49-29) in round two's grand final rematch and then OHS Hornets (31-28) last weekend.
Mid West Eyes have also picked up a solitary win so far, back in round one, and they'll be looking to snap their own two-week losing streak.
That game starts at 2.30pm, as does OHS' clash with Hawks. In Saturday's other game the two Orange City sides go head-to-head from 3.50pm.
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