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12 July, 2024
Mega round: Who's up for spots one to six
HAVE BEEN popping the brave pills at my crystal ball sessions to come up with insightful and worthy predictions for this Saturday’s megaround. The odds are stacked against me in getting all four winners correct let alone one (must note, the editor...
HAVE BEEN popping the brave pills at my crystal ball sessions to come up with insightful and worthy predictions for this Saturday’s megaround.
The odds are stacked against me in getting all four winners correct let alone one (must note, the editor had a full house last round).
The top four teams are up against each other.
Pyramid Hill’s defeat of the premiers was not unexpected, coming at Mitchell Park and indicating another grand final between the Bulldogs and Panthers looks increasingly likely.
Can the Bulldogs put together another good one? I think they will against Bridgewater.
In favour of the Mean Machine is this match being played at home. They know how to direct play on the small ground.
They also have centurion Sharpe to have around goals. How well he pulls up from the milestone is another thing.
What will really work in the Bulldogs’ favour is their defence lead by the General McGregor. And looking at the bottom six players, Pyramid Hill has the better complement.
Bears Lagoon Serpentine has improved. The winning margin against Newbridge last Saturday was 20 or so points better than ther first meeting with Newbridge, and it was done with Josh Mellington second time around.
Now the Bears have another crack at Marong on the road for a second week. Bears at home could get the chocolates.
And I think it wlll be the same for Newbridge - for them it’s donuts of course - against Inglewood. This is a vital match, if not deciding who finishes fifth, will certainly have a big influence.
The Calivil Demons will jump across the Waranga Channel for a shot at Mitiamo.
A win is vital for the Demons to still be in the hunt for a taste of finals action. Chances are slim but any slip by Inglewood or Newbridge, and it’s game on.
The other interesting thing to watch is whether Maiden Gully picks up points in the second half of the season. An upset here or there and the Eagles could be the fourth side pushing for fifth spot in a season where three wins might be enough.
- GLENN CATTO