We’ve got 3 Octos this Friday, each with a relatively clear favourite in my mind.
St Aloysius v PLC Sydney
I know relatively little about PLC, but as I said earlier, I think Aloys are the strongest team in the competition, and based on PLC’s 3 win in rounds, Aloys should progress without much potential for an upset.
Aloysius
Riverview v St Andrews
I don’t think Riverview are as strong as this forum seems to believe, but should nonetheless be able to defeat St Andrews. 4 wins is a good showing from them, however it did come in a relatively easy pool and I haven’t heard anything suggesting they’ve been massively outperforming expectations, so at the risk of under rating St Andrews, I’m tipping Riverview. If there’s to be an upset though, this is where I’m tipping it to be.
Riverview (with the potential for an upset)
Shore v Kincoppal
Despite finishing only one win apart, Shore should come into this as favourites. Kincoppal finishing with 0 net margin points while Shore finished with 9, coupled with Shores fast start and their historical superiority as a program means I’m tipping Shore. Kwok being in the 2nds does hurt them, however this Shore Year 12 cohort is also strong. Having seen their 2nd grade team last year I have faith in the Senior A’s this year even without him.
Shore