Swamp Donkey wrote:Ladder predictions for 2017
United - Big improver with numerous quality INS, with T. Beard the only notable OUT.
Mallala - A several big OUTS in Osborn, Farrelly, Whitwell and Cocks. May slip further if unable to fill the ruck void.
Balaklava - Big OUTS replaced with big INs - Lachy Michael, McCurry, Whisky etc
Two Wells - could easily finish higher if they stay fit and the big gun up forward fires.
Virginia - lost quite a few but you never know how many of the veterans will play on
Angle Vale - unknown
Hamley Bridge - unknown
Where is Osborn headed?
For me:
Mallala - still the team to beat (with a full side)
Two Wells - seem a very tight team and likely to improve on the last few years if they can take a break with injuries
United - Coach Kreig taking them in a great direction, also a few big ins
Balaklava - Will remain competitive without being quite there but will challenge sides at their best
HWE - based on current ins/outs on sporting pulse, should remain similar
Virginia - again based on clearances, will take a massive hit (does the salary cap have anything to do with this?)
Hamley - improve slightly but still easy beats
Angle Vale - will definitely improve. Very interested so see just how much