Big round this week Gents,
TSS V ACGS
NC v BSHS
BBC V GT
BGS V IGS
TGS V Downlands (worth a mention for the range rivalry)
TSS V ACGS will be interesting, with TSS coming off one of GPS sports 'hardest things to do' in beating NC
at Ross oval. By all reports TSS played much better with the pressure and had a much more cohesive gameplan than their Catholic counterparts, who it seems structure let them down. Personally I remain unconvinced of TSS's strength and we will see how they go against Churchie, who have a very different structure to NC.This will be very tight again however TSS being at home may well be the difference, they should have this by 8.
NC V BSHS is the next game, and the question on everyones lips is will NC post a new high score this seasonand take the top first xv score to 70+. That can best be answered by the result of Jack Tuttles fitness, whomwas sorely missed last week. NC by plenty
BBC V GT will be another tight game, with GT looking to make amends after last weeks loss and BBC also in the close yet so far book with a tight draw against ACGS. GT remind me of the reds of old and seem to be very prone to doing stupid things instead of closing the game out, as well as losing concerntration regularly and making some really stupid decisions in defense (see after kick-off against TGS). At the same time BBC where guilty of closing up shop too early against Churchie last week, especially considering the ref decided it was late night Thursdayand didn't blow for full time for ages. Captain Hood is still out for BBC with an infected heart which is very disapointing for them, as is Conrad Quick. Sala was immense last week in smashing the daylights out of anyone who crosses his path and expect him to do it again. BBC should win by 1-10 in what is their old boys day too, so look for a big crowd amongst the Miskin faithful.
BGS V IGS is again another cracker and in my opinion the match of the round. Grammar have shown that despite not having the best cattle on offer, they have by far the best sheep dog in town in Sam Greene, who has so far been clinical in his decision making and execution at number 10 this year. Grammar have shown so far they have the aggression to match it with the big boys and have been rewarded by being undefeated. Greene's enormous boot will control proceedings and set the platform for everyone else. IGS will play well but Grammar have shown in weeks previous they are just too strong for the entire 70. Grammar by 10
Players to watch this weekend
Tuttle (if fit)
Tarr
Sala
Dalgleish (looking forward to him playing against Greene, sounds like a match up that would have GT Jack excited)
Greene