The Toronto Eagles will hit the road, making their second trip this season to Guelph to face the Grand River Gargoyles in Round 11. It’s a matchup that comes on the back of the Eagles’ most dominant performance of 2025, a triple-digit demolition of the High Park Demons. With confidence surging, scoring power firing, and a near full-strength lineup, the Eagles will look to take control early and keep their winning momentum alive. The last visit to Guelph came with a strong showing, and the team will be determined to replicate, or better, that result this time around.

Recent Performances

The Eagles head into Round 11 with their tails up after an emphatic win where everything clicked. The midfield set the tone with relentless pressure and clean ball movement, while the forward line capitalised with precision kicking. Defensively, they were watertight, holding the Demons to a single-digit score until late in the game. This balance between attack and defence will be critical on the road, especially against a Gargoyles side that will be fresh after an extended break.

Gargoyles form

The Grand River Gargoyles have not played since Round 9, where they suffered their heaviest loss of the season. Sitting second last on the AFL Ontario ladder with just one win and seven losses, they’ve endured a challenging campaign. Their scoring has been inconsistent, and defensive lapses have cost them heavily. However, with fresh legs after two weeks off, they could look to bring a high-intensity start and catch the Eagles off guard early.

Key Players to Watch

For the Toronto Eagles, several returning players will be pivotal:

    • Mason Wilson (Forward/Midfield): Coming off one of the best individual performances of the season with 11 goals, his accuracy and presence will be crucial.
    • Jason Burgers (Ruck): His ruck dominance can set the tone for the midfield battle and provide a platform for attack.
    • Eagles Forward-line:If they maintain their accuracy and spread the scoring load, they could put the game away early.

Match Dynamics

Expect the Eagles to try and seize momentum from the opening bounce by dominating the midfield clearances and moving the ball quickly into their dangerous forward 50. Wilson’s recent 11-goal haul has made him a marked man, but his presence will create space for other forwards to impact. Burgers’ ruck work will be vital in giving the midfield first use, while the defence will need to maintain their discipline against quick counterattacks. Grand River will likely try to slow the game down and frustrate the Eagles’ run-and-gun style.

Venue

  • Location: Margaret Greene Park, Guelph
  • Date and Time: August 16, 2025 – 1:00 pm

Conclusion

The Eagles enter Round 11 as clear favourites, but road games always come with added challenges. Grand River’s fresh legs and home-ground advantage could make the opening stages critical. If the Eagles can reproduce their pressure, spread, and scoring power from Round 10, they’ll be in an excellent position to secure another big win and keep climbing the ladder as finals approach. 📣 Catch the action this Saturday at Margaret Green Park, and back the Eagles as they rise again!

 

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