by The Bedge » Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:31 am
Ladder after Round 13
24 - Trinity OS
18 - West Croydon
16 - Marion
13 - Central United
10 - Brahma Lodge
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09 - Rosewater
08 - Fitzroy
04 - Ingle Farm
02 - Para Hills
Round 14:
Para Hills vs West Croydon
Fitzroy vs Trinity OS
Marion vs Central United
Rosewater vs Ingle Farm
Brahma Lodge - BYE
Busy end of the season nearing, only 5 rounds to go, and for most sides that equates to just the 4 games. Trinity 3 wins clear on top, all but have the minor premiership sewn up - you'd have to think this week against Fitzroy that'll happen. Barring an absolute catastrophe, it would appear the top 4 are locks for finals, and top 3 pretty well set in my opinion.
Rosewater and Fitzroy are still within striking distance, Brahma Lodge looking the likely casualty from the current upper part of the table if anyone will make room for them.
Para Hills continue to struggle but are having a crack, the Roos would be eyeing the local derby next week against Ingle Farm as their chance to record one more win for the year, whilst the Farmers on the other hand have also battled this season with depth but should be confident of claiming a couple of scalps before seasons end.
Longer the season goes, the more I fancy a Trinity OS vs Marion Grand Final, and wouldn't be discounting Fitzroy of doing some damage. These are the three sides that possess the best combination of leg speed, attacking power, sound game plan and a reasonable defence.
Central United, West Croydon, Brahma Lodge and even Rosewater (limited sample size) appear to play very similar brands of football - and seem content with backing themselves to kick more goals than the opposition over restricting score. It's makes for great viewing, and results in heavy scores or big blow outs but not sold it'll stack up come finals.
2023:
Bit to play out of course, but assuming 2 up, 2 down, next year could see TOS and let's say Marion make way for St Pauls and Salisbury.. and Ingle Farm and Para Hills out for Greenacres and Houghton.
Geez if this year has close travel, imagine how good next season would be!
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