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[Here To Do]

I was thinking 1v4 and 2v3 and then a GF. But I’m all for this as Mosman and Convicts have also played a lot of games but haven’t had the success of the other 4.
Also presents opportunity for a great match up. LCOI beat Hills 22-21 last weekend so should be a cracker.

Why not the following. Friday nights under lights.
Week 1.
Mjr Semi- 1 v 2
Mnr Semi- 3 v 4

Week 2
PF- Looser of Mjr v Winner of Mnr
Bowl GF- Mosman v Convicts

Week 3
Plate GF- Looser of PF vs Looser of Mnr
Halligans cup GF- Winner Mjr vs Winner PF

Probably don’t need the extra games in week 2 and 3 but nice to have a couple of games each week in the lead up to the other Finals

The main thing for me was not adding unnecessary games and rewarding teams who have already performed

Colleagues VI are the clear "top" team in the comp: most wins 7-2 and equal-most 9 games (tied with Convicts II), on 35 points.
The next best team, Kings II, have the second most wins 6-1, second-most 7 games and 29 points.

Then there's a bit of a gulf, with LCOI only having 1 BP in their 5-1 record over 6 games for 21 points, but Hills III are right behind them thanks to a draw, with a 4-2-1 record from their 7 games and 20 pts.

You could also throw a Maccabi II v UNSW V game in there (both 4 GP with 1-3 records) but I've thrown Mosman VI and Convicts II a bone for their 8 and 9 GP respectively, despite Mosman's 1-7 record and Convicts' 0-9.

I'm not a fan of going "well, we want a 4 team finals so we're going to make clear leaders in Colleagues play a team 15 points down with a much worse record" - to me, those matchups above make the most sense to find the true "champions".

Also important is that teams have played fairly recently - Colleagues VI have played all but 2 rounds, INCLUDING the bye against Manly Savers, Kings, LCOI and Hills have also been very active and Hills have already booked a full bill of games for the coming weeks.

Having a look at the draw, Maccabi haven't played since the end of May so maybe UNSW V need a new opponent, but unfortunately there are no other clubs that have at least 4 games for them to meet ATM.

Over the next few weeks, I reckon we'll see a few changes to the above, but that's how things stand IMO ATM.

 

[parkfootyenthusiast2]

Been focused on the Lions but what a few weeks it's been in Div 3.

Hornsby upset Knox on a double point round then upset Beecroft convincingly, have firmed into real contenders seemingly out of nowhere in the last few weeks.

Hills beat Beecroft then almost got pipped by LCOI. A great side on their day, can be inconsistent.

LCOI came very close to upsetting Beecroft and Hills, so they're on the rise also, though cannot make finals any longer.

Knox benefits from Back 2 Back weeks against Blacktown, with one being double points, to remain in the 4, but they're shaky and need some troops back, starting this week.

 

[parkfootyenthusiast2]

Div 3, Round 12 Predictions:

Blacktown @ Beecroft: Nothing to see here, Beecroft needs a get right game and this will be it. Blacktown a much easier poposition on the road, the real watch here will be if they can hold their discipline and avoid fireworks with a feisty Beecroft outfit. Beecroft by 30.

LCOI @ Knox: LCOI is on the rise and almost knocked off the two competition heavyweights, playing Knox at Knox 1 at the school with a chance to do it again. Word on the grapevine is Knox is getting a lot of it's injured/europe troops back this week. They've desperately missed them, so on that basis, I'll take Knox by 12.

Hornsby @ Hills: Easy game of the round. Hornsby on an absolute tear at the moment having dismantled Knox and Beecroft, if they want to the 3peat of finals contenders they'll get their shot against Hills at Yattenden this weekend. Hills themselves also beat the previously undefeated Beecroft a few weeks ago, but then almost got shocked by LCOI. Tough one to call,the red hot Hornsby or the always solid Hills? Give me Hills by 3 given they're at home, but really no idea here

Yours,
PFE2

 

[Pfitzy]

Would be interesting to look at Hornsby's personnel and see what changed recently - last year they were class across the paddock, and although I think the Colts expansion stretched them, there are still a lot of good players around MTO.

 

[Pfitzy]

Div 5 predictions for Round 12:

Epping v Harlequins - Quins seem to have hit their straps the last few weeks and will look to cement a top 4 spot with a win over Rams at Sommerville. Should be a good game.

Valley v Maccabi - they were missing a few last week at our place, but Valley will be back to numbers and too strong for the travellign Maccabi as they seek a minor premiership.

Redfield v Canterbury - after also being down a few personnel, ROBRs should be back to form with what I expect to be a big win over Berries.

Raptors v Renegades - we're missing 10 front rowers at this point and about 30 players in total this week after a few season-ending injuries in the last month. Hard to see us giving Raptors too much trouble at PVH. Given the shortage of props, I might even add a couple of caps to the total but Sunday will suck!