Final Round throwing up some great stories in Division 2.
Firstly, congratulations to Newport clinching the Club Championship. A very fit unit of lads running around. Well done on your wins in 2s and 3s.
Barraclough: Newport guaranteed to claim the minor premiership. Hills and Briars battle it out with the winner guaranteed in and the loser hoping results go their way or they can pick up two bonus points. UNSW waiting to see what happens. St Pats needing the BP win at Newport in the toughest road trip in Subbies. Newport wont forget that Pats were sprouting their dominance over the division at the start of the year. Beecroft needing a BP win over a resurgent Petersham, who despite losing last start scored 48 points.
My prediction: 1. Newport; 2. Hills; 3. Briars; 4. Beecroft; 5. UNSW; 6. St Pats; 7. Petersham
Stockdale: Newport and St Pats battle it out for the minor premiership. UNSW finish third regardless of their result against Epping, however, the Rams need a win to secure fourth place (game is for double points). Petersham will look to dominate Beecroft, secure the BP and hope the other result goes their way. Hills and Briars playing for pride.
My prediction: 1. Newport; 2. St Pats; 3. UNSW; 4. Epping; 5. Petersham; 6. Hills; 7. Beecroft; 8. Briars
Robertson (Colts): Again a top of the table clash between Newport and Pats, however, Pats have secured the minor premiership. UNSW play HH2 with a win locking 3rd place; Petersham are locked into semis but will want to prove it against Beecroft. Colleagues II and Briars playing to avoid the bottom of the table
My prediction: 1. St Pats; 2. Newport; 3. UNSW; 4. Petersham; 5. Beecroft; 6. Hunters Hill 2; 7. Briars; 8. Colleagues 2
Blunt: Another minor premiership battle between Newport and St Pats. Petersham with the bye are locked into third. UNSW have fourth place locked down.
My prediction: 1. Newport; 2. St Pats; 3. Petersham; 4. UNSW; 5. Hills; 6. Epping; 7. Briars
Richardson: Top of the table clash at Porter, however, Pats have the minor premiership. Second place is up for grabs if Newport lose and don't collect any BP. An Epping win over UNSW will see them leapfrog the Breakers. Briars will be hoping for a Rams win and a win themselves over Hills. Interestingly though, UNSW have played an extra game in this comp.
My prediction: 1. St Pats; 2. Epping; 3. Newport; 4. Briars; 5. UNSW; 6. Hills; 7. Petersham
Good luck to all teams involved. Division 2 has been a great competition. Well done to the Breakers who will no doubt be looking forward to the challenge of Division 1 next year.