by The Bedge » Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:21 am
LO1
114.70 - Dublin
109.20 - Central United
107.30 - Parafield Gardens
70.00 - Para Vista
66.10 - North Eastern Knights
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64.40 - Adelaide Union
64.40 - Hazara Pioneers
64.00 - Enfield United
41.70 - Adelaide Warriors
Matches left: 5
Teams with 'bye': Parafield Gardens, Enfield, NEK, Union, Dublin
The top 3 are locked away, with more than 7 win margin over the remaining sides, and Adelaide Warriors are also out of the race, they'd require to win every game from here and have results go their way every round.
That leaves a very interesting battle between 4th and 8th - only 6 points separates the 5 teams vying for 2 finals spots, and over the coming month and a bit they'll all get their chance to stake their claims.
Para Vista: Currently 4th, 70.00 points - remaining games Units (H), Dublin (A), Warriors (A), PG (H), Enfield (A)
Arguably the toughest run home with the top 3 teams to come plus Enfield who are fighting for a finals spot. They have a 6 point buffer over the 3 sides outside the 5, which may prove pivotal come end of the season. Expect them to finish around the 100pt mark on the ladder.
NEK: Currently 5th, 66.10 points - remaining games Dublin (H), Union (A), BYE, Hazara (A), Units (H)
Not an easy run home - top 2 sides + bye means then need to win probably both their other matches against clubs fighting for their spot to squeeze into the 5. In their favour is all remaining games are on small, quick grounds - conducive to high scoring. Their batting lineup looks brittle at times as displayed on the weekend, but their bowling keeps them in games. Even with two wins, they'll finish around the 92 point mark - that leaves them off the pace from PV and in danger of missing the 5.
Adelaide Union: Currently 6th, 64.40 points - remaining games Enfield (A), NEK (H), Dublin (H), BYE, Hazara (H).
Good run home, 3/4 matches at home and one away to Enfield. Can beat Dublin on their deck, and will fancy themselves against NEK. Wins against ENF, NEK and HAZ will have them up around the 95 point mark.
Hazara: Currently 7th, 64.00 points - remaining games Warriors (A), PG (A), ENF (A), NEK (H), Union (A).
Best positioned of the lot, will start favorites against Warriors, Enfield, NEK and Union. No 'bye' so they have an extra game in hand which will be pivotal. Even if they were only able to collect 2/5 wins, on the grounds and against the oppo facing, they'd be a fair chance to build enough points to scrape ahead of Union. Expect them to finish with anywhere from 90 to 100 points, and baring a disaster would be finals bound.
Enfield: Currently 8th, 64.00 points - remaining games Union (H), BYE, Hazara (H), Units (A), Vista (H)
Crazy to think a side 2nd bottom is still in the mix. Not an easy run home, have a 'bye' + Units leaves critical matches against Union, Hazara and Vista. Reality is they will need to knock off Adelaide Union this weekend to be any sort of chance. Could all come down to the final match of the season against Para Vista to determine if they get in. At this stage I think they'll rue missed opportunities during the season, and it's probably a bridge too far. Form has been too inconsistent to suggest they can make a serious run at it. Expect them to pick up maybe one more win for the season, and finish around the 80 point mark.
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