Defence key for the Rosellas in impressive start to IPL campaign

And while their attacking prowess has grabbed attention among the South Coast football community, it's the Rosellas' work rate in defence that is impressing coach Andrew Paine.

"I knew that with the attacking players we have, I've had to put very little coaching into the attacking third. Those guys have freedom to express themselves and be creative," he said.

"What we've demanded is that they really apply themselves defensively, we've got a structure in place. We really haven't conceded any goals where we've been picked apart structurally so far. Defensively, we're really happy with where we're at."

Defence will again be the key word as Bellambi prepare to face Woonona on Saturday at Elizabeth Park. The Sharks have clinched one win from two starts so far this season.

"They're a well organised team. [Coach] Dan [McGoldrick] has got them set up in that manner," Paine said.

"They've put on some big results lately, they knocked off 'Crini' 3-1 last week which was a pretty big result."

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Premier League leaders Bulli will kick off round four when they host Wollongong Olympic at Balls Paddock on Saturday. Cringila takes on Coniston at Crehan Park in the other Saturday afternoon clash, while South Coast United will meet Tarrawanna at Ian McLennan Park on Saturday evening.

In Sunday's games, Port Kembla tackles the Albion Park White Eagles at Wetherall Park while Corrimal will meet Wollongong United at Ian McLennan Park.