I'm gonna hit this early can we get the draw and predictions for the start of the ISA season? and I must say boy I am excited to see the results with every team being in great form.
Predicted ladder:
1st Auggies- After an extensive amount of trial games, Auggies have been strong tallying up a number of wins. However against tough opponents in Knox, waverly and cranbrook they’ve lost 3 in a row. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to watch any of these games but the close score line between Knox ( who I believe will win CAS) in terrible conditions accompanied with their backline and otherwise very successful start to the season has me put them at the 1 spot. I also believe they are due to put a number on pius this week.
2nd OAKHILL- Many people may put oakill at number 1 over Auggies. They have had a relatively tough trial season but have then against faced the toughest draw out of the lot. The reason I have them second behind augs is solely comparing their 50-15 huge loss against Knox. Augs vs oakhill will be an incredible game. They will beat stannies this week comfortably.
3rd St pats- Pats have had an up and down trial season and I can see them going head to head with augs and oakhill during the season. Their 10 and 15 add pace and skill to the backline which I think will be their deciding factor in close games. It’ll be close for them Vs Greg’s this weekend
4th/ 5th Stannies/Greg’s- For me, these 2 are too hard to pick apart. Stannies have had some close losses to cranbrook and noticeably barker however I heard of some stories regarding reffing in Bathurst. Greg’s will be competitive this year aswell but they will go down to St pats.
6th- Kinross, these lads have had some interesting trial results but I can’t see them doing too much damage. However at home in orange they are a different beast and could see them causing some upsets there. Bye week for them
7th Pius- Haven’t heard much about these men other than they’ve been playing many 2ndxv teams which shows me they may not be on par with the rest of the competition. It’ll be tough for them away this weekend