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[SDK]

Don't forget Centrals have no bye left .... a game in hand on most.

[dedja]

Correct, they're certainties for the Elimination Final

[bulldogproud2]

Correct, they're certainties for the Elimination Final

Hopefully not certainties for the Elimination Final, we are still a silly outside chance of being in the Qualifying Final.
In reasonable form at the moment, having won 10 of the last 13, with two of the three losses being by 2 points and 12 points.

Cheers

[SDK]

Final 5 set.
Top spot decided.
The rest is up for grabs.
Eagles and Centrals for double chance IMHO.

[whufc]

Final 5 set.
Top spot decided.
The rest is up for grabs.
Eagles and Centrals for double chance IMHO.

Agree with most of that, Centrals and eagles the inform top 5 sides out of them wa and Na unfortunately though I think the Dogs need to many results (while not unrealistic) to go their way to snatch a top 3 spot

[Damo 497]

I'm pretty confident West will be able to win at least 2 of their next games. Should be enough to grab a 3rd spot.

[RB]

While the Eags are in a reasonably good position re making the top 3, most would tip West to beat South and Port and North to beat Glenelg. The Eagles have the luxury of being able to sit back and watch these 3 matches before they play Norwood. An upset in 1/3 of those matches would be a very good result. I'm not too sure I'd back the Eags against Norwood, but if we beat West, the Bloods can't finish ahead of us, so it is likely that we would then finish at least 3rd. Central could make things interesting though...

[RB]

In fact I think West are probably in a slightly better position than North and Central, given that the latter two both have to play Norwood. What with Norwood having a weak off in the first week of the finals, you'll see a strong side up against North in the last round. Hard to see Norwood losing it, but I'm sure the Roosters will throw everything at it. Either way, we're in for an exciting round 23.

[PhilH]

Could be a 4 way tie heading into the final round with
Eagles, North, West & Central all on 12 wins.


North and West have the percentage advantage if it is tied

Eagles and Central the better form

[Aerie]

2. Eagles - 24 (54.64%) - Norwood (H), West (A)
3. West - 22 (58.36%) - Port (A), Eagles (H)
4. North - 22 (55.37%) - Bye, Norwood (A)
5. Central - 20 (52.33%) - Glenelg (H), Sturt (A)

Eagles and West would need just one win from their remaining games to guarantee top 3. Eagles could lose both and still make top 3, presuming North don't beat Norwood and Central don't win both games and make up 20 goals percentage on them. If results go as expected this week, it could be close between Eagles and Central for 3rd spot. If Port beat West this week it opens it right up for Central if they win well enough.

8. South - 10 (37.76%) - Sturt (A), Bye
9. Glenelg - 8 (41.27%) - Central (A), Port (H)

Could be a bit riding on the last game at Glenelg? A win against Port you would expect would hand South the spoon and depending on news to come re Port Reserves it could be the last game for the Magpies as a genuine league team.

[LPH]

I will be barracking hard (naturally) for the Eagles for the rest of the season, but...
I backed Centrals to win @ $10...

Take a look at the draw:
If the Eagles lose both Minor Round Games they could finish 4th.
If Port beat Westies this week - last game @ Alberton, West have bad record there too.
Centrals should smash The Bays (% boost) & if they beat Sturt @ Unley.
Norwood beat North in last game & West win v Eagles, then;

Finals look like this:
Elimination: Eagles (4th) v North (5th) @ Woodville
Qualifying: West (2nd) v Centrals (3rd)

If Centrals beat West = 2nd Semi v Norwood @ The Parade
West v (either 4th or 5th) @ Richmond

Central lose = Home Preliminary Final
Central win = Grand Final Spot

$10 on Sportsbet... Giddy Up

[dedja]

Oh well it was only $10 ...

[LPH]

Nah... the PRICE is $10.

Norwood $1.75
Eagles $4.50
West $6.00
North $8.00
Centrals $10

Centrals the value bet IMHO
Eagles & Norwood way too short IMHO

[JK]

Except all finals are at Footy Park aren't they?

[LPH]

Are they?
I thought Suburban Grounds except Grand Final???

[saintal]

Are they?
I thought Suburban Grounds except Grand Final???

Footy Park this season unfortunately. There was a backflip. Suburban finals could have given the league the boost it needs.

[tazz]

Are they?
I thought Suburban Grounds except Grand Final???

Footy Park this season unfortunately. There was a backflip. Suburban finals could have given the league the boost it needs.

Its our fault

[SDK]

Football Park suits our game better .... bigger grounds do.

[LPH]

If Dogs sneak the Double Chance - Norwood v Centrals Grand Final.
35K+ hopefully - last Game @ Footy Park
NO AFL in SANFL vs 'Flip Flops' - great stuff, that should be a 'hoot'

[Jim05]

If Dogs sneak the Double Chance - Norwood v Centrals Grand Final.
35K+ hopefully - last Game @ Footy Park
NO AFL in SANFL vs 'Flip Flops' - great stuff, that should be a 'hoot'

No its not
The SANFL GF will be at Footy Park for awhile yet