With its first win of the season in the bank, Modewarre will look to climb off the bottom of the Bellarine ladder.
The Warriors put three consecutive losses behind them with a 43-point win over Queenscliff at Mt Moriac Reserve last week.
However, they remain last, a meagre .01 per cent behind first-round conquerors Ocean Grove.
Depending on other results, a win over Newcomb at Grinter Reserve would have Modewarre only percentage outside the top five.
“I think they’re all eight-point games,” coach Mark Hovey said when asked about the tightness of the competition.
“You might even get into the finals with 10 wins this year, so everyone’s important.
“You can’t take anyone for granted.
“And now we’ve got a bit of momentum, hopefully, we can carry that on this weekend and both teams can have another win.”
Modewarre will be boosted by the inclusion of former Western Bulldog Roarke Smith against Queenscliff, but he will return to Central Murray club, Balranald.
However, the Warriors will have Cal Farrell in action at senior level for the first time since the 2023 elimination final loss to Anglesea.
Unbeaten Geelong Amateur will welcome back star defender Dan Weigl among four changes for its clash with Drysdale at Queens Park.
The Pegs, who will celebrate Blake Sutterby’s 100th game, have also included youngsters Charley Green, Archer Hanegraaf, and Xavier Muhor.
They replace injured do Hamish Shepheard (ankle) and Sprio Alesios (glute), with Patrick Ryan and Jackson Williams omitted.
The Hawks, who climbed into the top five with an Anzac Day win over Portarlington, look set to go in unchanged.
Ocean Grove has received a boost in its quest to end a three-game losing streak when it meets Queenscliff at Ray Menzies Oval.
The Grubbers will welcome back Taj Wyburd following his Geelong VFL debut last week.
Fellow recruits Jai Hale and Adam Walsh have also been named, with Walsh to make his first senior appearance in red and white after crossing from Winchelsea.
Caleb Belcher will make his first senior appearance since Round 17, 2023, while youngster Rory Phillips returns.
Gus Bourke and Campbell Snookes are sidelined due to injury, while Harry Cashin is unavailable.
The Coutas get back defender Ryson McHenry and Geelong Falcons forward Jordan Monahan.
Anglesea has made five changes for its meeting with Barwon Heads at Howard Harmer Oval.
The Roos have lost Harry Ling (concussion), Jack Walters (hamstring), and Jordan Harrison (unavailable), while Liam Carolan and Jack Shea have been omitted.
Sam Leeds and Josh King return after missing the loss to Torquay, while Tyler Macleod, Ethan Barry, and Jai Anderson will make their senior debuts.
Macleod has joined the Roos from Loddon Valley League club Newbridge.
The Seagulls will welcome back Zach Walter and Angus Ford, with James Allen unavailable and Ethan Lawler in the 21-day concussion protocol.
Portarlington stalwart Shane Wiffen will play his 200th club game in the seniors after earning a promotion for the clash with Torquay at Ron Evans Oval.
The Demons have swung four changes, with Mitch Howard recalled from the reserves, Matt Fromholtz promoted for his first senior match of the season, and recruit Caleb Kennedy to make his debut.
The Tigers, who have lost Tom Diamond to suspension and Cooper Patton to a broken finger, look set to welcome back Ash medallist Matt Boag and premiership duo Oscar Lewis and Max Hurley.
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