Div 3, Round 4 predictions:
LCOI @ Beecroft: Beecroft will simply be too big and aggressive in the forwards and too slick in the backs for LCOI to contain, especially at Headen. LCOI has shown signs of improvement this year, and will have brighter days ahead, but this isnt the week to back them to get their first win. Beecroft by 24. I'll give LCOI two tighter wins in 2nd grade and colts though.
Blacktown @ Hornsby: Blacktown on the road again as they get acclimated to Div 3. Hornsby should be a much more winnable outing for them compared to their debut at Hills last week, though they've been pretty comprehensively beaten through two games this year also. Tough one to call, but I'll give it Hornsby since they're at home this week. Hornsby by 10. I'll take them in 2s also, with Barker to get them in Colts.
Knox @ Hills: Game of the round for mine, the 3-0 Hills host a wounded Knox outfit at Yattenden. Hills looked very strong against Blacktown, particularly in the backs who ran riot all game, but you'd have to think Knox is a step up in competition for them, having beaten two of the weaker sides in LCOI and Hornsby prior. Garlick and Bugg look like real strike players outwide for Hills and will need to be contained if Knox is to have a shot at the upset here, but I'll back a third home side this week. Hills by 7. Two undefeated sides in second grade, I'll give the edge to Hills here at home. Knox to dog walk Colleagues II in colts however.
Yours,
PFE2
