General News
23 August, 2024
Oracle tips against his flag prediction
IF ONLY the weather gods were lining up for Newbridge in the cut-throat elimination final against Bridgewater. For the Maroons would need them in every position to have any chance of causing an upset not seen since the days when a plucky Korong Vale...
IF ONLY the weather gods were lining up for Newbridge in the cut-throat elimination final against Bridgewater.
For the Maroons would need them in every position to have any chance of causing an upset not seen since the days when a plucky Korong Vale missed out on flags.
As much as I would like to tip the Donut Kings to win, Bridgewater has been a class or two above this season.
Newbridge for sure has surprised many, including the good ol’ Oracle, Are there any more surprises left in 2024? Not for the Maroons up at Mitchell Park.
In the qualifying final you would have to say the form tips Bears Lagoon Serpentine over Pyramid Hill.
And I reckon that’s how Saturday will play out at The Dome.
Bears lose and they risk going out in straight sets. Too good for that.
Caution however. I’m still backing Pyramid Hill for the flag!
Having a look at the Magoos, I will be putting the money on Inglewood to beat Serp in the elimination final. The Blues have been a source of encouragement this season.
Serp has had a week off, will probably be a bit rusty and besides, the club has both sides still running around.
In the qualifying magoos, you can’t go past Bridgewater. Pyramid Hill has not been as dominant in the seconds this season while the Mean Machine has shown there’s good depth to potentially stop Marong’s hat-trick attempt.
And let’s not forget the under 18s. Have to rate Inglewood over Pyramid Hill and East Loddon to be a class above Bridgewater.
Pop along early and support the kids in the first weekend of finals.
- GLENN CATTO