Div 3 Predictions
1st Grade
Lindfield vs UNSW
Lindfield go through as undefeated premiers. They appear to have a balanced roster with a structured pack, playing off the back of their 10, with wide running backorders at 5 and 6 who use the space in the field very well. Lindfield by 7.
Newport vs Epping
HeavyD is reporting that Newport could go all the way, but they are leaving it late and have struggled for consistency. Epping will continue to target the middle channel and run their attack off their 8. Newport have some class that may get them over the line. Newport by 9, but ill be cheering the underdog Rams on.
2nd Grade:
Lindfield vs UNSW
When did Lindfield 2nd Grade last lose? The trophy could go to them this week. Uni have not been as strong so unless they get their European contingent back its lights out. Lindfield by 21.
Hills vs Hawkesbury Valley
Hills were being built up as the dark horse in Stockdale, but they have fallen off the wagon the last two weeks. A few red cards have not helped and player numbers are down. Valley seem to have limped in, so Hills will have enough here on the back of their front row and kicking strategy.
3rd Grade:
Epping vs Hills
The wheels seem to have fallen off at Epping as they have struggled to put away bottom ranked sides. Hills have dispatched similar opposition by 40-50 each week. Hills by 25.
Lindfield vs UNSW
UNSW appear to have given up as priorities may shift to their 2s side. UNSW have lost their last 3 games by 40+. Lindfield are taking it to everyone and this will be their easiest win of the day. Lindfield by 40.
Colts
Lindfield vs Newport
I thought this would be close after Round 2, but Europe seems to of hit Newport colts. Lindfield trounced them a few weeks ago and Newport have found recent wins difficult. Lindfield by 15 but Newport will dig in.
UNSW vs Epping
UNSW have been the big movers in the back end of the year. Epping have been hot and cold and If they turn up could trouble the yellow men. Uni did recently lose by a point to Newport, while Epping lost by 30, so form is with the yellow men. UNSW by 7.