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I hope im not stealing your Thunder Mr M but with the business end fast approaching, i thought it would be good to look at the ladder and see just how much it could change:


1 Wembley 13 3 1432 1049 136.51 52
2 Whitford 11 5 1382 1092 126.56 44
3 Kingsway 11 5 1123 1007 111.52 44
4 Collegians 10 6 1141 970 117.63 40
5 Mt Lawley 9 7 1284 1190 107.90 36
6 Swan Ath 7 9 1197 1072 111.66 28
7 North Fremantle 7 9 1188 1213 97.94 28
8 Wanneroo 5 11 1178 1199 98.25 20
9 Melville 4 12 987 1650 59.82 16
10 Quinns District 3 13 1014 1484 68.33 12

Wembley (1st) to play Melville (A) & Wanneroo (H)

Will finish minor premiers and get the week off - have beaten all other sides this year and are warm favourites to make the GF and advance to A Grade although have slipped up the last couple of years when it has counted

Whitfords (2nd) to play Collegians (H) and Mt Lawley (A)

Have hit a bit of a flat patch the last couple of weeks after looking like challenging for top spot a few weeks ago. Crunch couple of games coming up as 1 or 2 losses could see them tumble to 4th and an elimination final. Will need to win both to secure a double chance and a home final

Kingsway (3rd) to play Swan Ath (A) and Quinns (H)

Consolidated 3rd spot with a win over Mt Lawley on the weekend and will be hoping to continue their good form with a tricky away game against Swan Ath (they will win the last rd) - if they win and Collegians upset Whitfords, Kingsway should finish 2nd and host the 1st final, lose (and Collegians win)they will drop to 4th. If Whitfords beat Collegians and Kingsway win, it will guarantee them a double chance so there is a hell of a lot riding on this weeks game

Collegians (4th) to play Whitfords (A) and Melville (H)

Bounced back to form last start to keep the double chance alive although they must beat Whitfords to remain in the hunt. Win this week and other results go their way, they will secure the double chance, lose and it will be an elimination final week 1 so again a lot riding on this week.

Mt Lawley (5th) to play Quinns (A) and Whitfords (H)

Have hit a rough patch losing 3 in a row after defeating the ladder leaders and whilst they should still finish 5th, a loss to both Quinns away and Whitfords at home could see them slip out of the 5 if Swan Ath win their last 2 although they should beat Quinn's and secure the top 5 - very reliant on the 2 x big fwds and need more from the rest of the team if they are to progress further

Swan Ath (6th) to Play Kingsway (H) and North Freo (A)

A loss on the weekend has pretty much ended Swan Ath's late run for the finals as they now need to win their last 2 (Both Tricky games)and rely on other results to go there way. A tough year with a lot of players heading to the bush this year but im sure they will bounce back better next year

North Freo (7th) to play Wanneroo (A) and SWan Ath (H)

Another side who can "technically" still make the finals but would need to win both there remaining 2 games by big margins and rely on other results to go there way. Injuries seemed to have hurt them this year but im sure that they will again bounce back next season and look to get back into A Grade as quick as possible

Wanneroo (8th) to play North Freo (H) and Wembley (A)

Certainly a dissapointing year for Wanneroo who would not have expected to be in a relegation fight this late in the season although with there win over Swan Ath they have confirmed they will stay in B Grade next season and with there Colts sitting atop the ladder, the next few years will hopefully see a few younger guys come through the system and see them hopefully move up the ladder. Tough couple of games to finish the year with

Melville (9th) to play Wembley (H) and Collegians (A)

Tough going in B Grade this year for the Rams with relegation all but confirmed. Will need to recruit well in the off season and add depth (their reserves have struggled all season) to bounce back in C1 - I'm sure a lot of the B Grade clubs won't miss playing at Melville next season on the Auskick oval

Quinn's (10th) to play Mt Lawley (H) and Kingsway (A)

Will be relegated back to C1 where they will probably be more than competitive as they have found the jump to B Grade too much of a mountain to climb this year although they will be better for the experience. Will continue to grow as a club due to the area and will be aiming to head back up the grades as quick as possible. Will have a cracking Mad Monday based on their usual Sat Avo home games!


So with 2 rounds to go the relegation teams are all but confirmed as is the top 5 however positions 2 - 5 are still to be finalised so plenty to play for this weekend

I look forward to Mr M's round preview later in the week

Well the top 5 is officially set however who plays who week 1 is still up for grabs with a couple of games this weekend to have a bearing on the ladder which is as follows:

1 Wembley 14 3 1600 1110 144.14 56
2 Whitford 11 6 1447 1176 123.04 44
3 Collegians 11 6 1225 1035 118.36 44
4 Kingsway 11 6 1173 1115 105.20 44
5 Mt Lawley 10 7 1383 1246 111.00 40
6 Swan Athletic 8 9 1305 1122 116.31 32
7 North Fremantle 8 9 1269 1238 102.50 32
8 Wanneroo 5 12 1203 1280 93.98 20
9 Melville 4 13 1048 1818 57.65 16
10 Quinns 3 14 1070 1583 67.59 12


Wembley (1st) vs Wanneroo (H)

Did a nice old number on melville and will enjoy the weeks rest as minor premier. As this is there last game before the 2nd semi final, Wanneroo may feel the full brunt of a team who are clear favourites to take the flag. Ressie s will also finish top and there colts are 3rd so solid year all round (so far)

Whitfords (2nd) vs Mt Lawley (A)

Are the wheels falling off at the wrong time? - Have lost 2 in a row and will need to beat Mt Lawley away to remain a chance for the double chance and could easily fall to 4th with a loss. Will need to find there Mojo and quick if they are to progress further and do any damage come finals time.

Collegians (3rd) vs Melville (H)

Produced a great display to knock off Whitfords away from home and have now all but secured a double chance (and possibly a home final) should results go there way. Have obviously been strengthened with the return of a few players the last couple of weeks and have set themselves up nicely for the finals


Kingsway (4th vs Quinns (H)

Missed a great opportunity to jump into 2nd spot with a bad loss to Swan Ath on the weekend however will give Quinn's a touch up this Saturday and will play finals in just there 2nd year in B Grade. Will host Mt Lawley in an elimination final unless Mt Lawley can upset Whitfords at home in which they will jump to 3rd and an away qualifying final against Collegians


Mt Lawley (5th) vs Whitfords (H)

Did enough to beat Quinn's and secure 5th spot (can still get 4th if they beat Whitfords and Quinn's beat Kingsway - unlikely) although still have a big incentive this week to beat Whitfords. Regardless of the result will need to improve the go further into the finals after week 1

Swan Ath (6th) vs North Freo (A)

Probably one of the form teams of the comp but early season losses to Quinn's and Melville have come back to haunt them as im sure all of the top 5 sides wouldn't wanted to have faced a Swan Ath team who has beaten every other side this year at some stage. Enjoy the road trip to Nth Freo and your mad Monday boys!

North Freo (7th) vs SWan Ath (H)

Another side who is finishing the season well however will be on the frothies come Sunday/Monday in a year that got away from the midway through when injuries played a part. Will regroup next year and look to get back to finals

Wanneroo (8th) vs Wembley (A)

Certainly a year that all at Wanneroo would be dissapointed with however they did lose a number of quality players after last year which has obviously played a big part. Tough finish to the year with Wembley away but with there colts going to finish 1st or 2nd - the future is bright

Melville (9th) Vs Collegians (A)

Looks like the season cannot end quick enough for Melville after a 100+ belting on the weekend and not any easier against a Collegians side looking to fine tune come finals. showed at times this year that they can compete and will no doubt be a force back in C1 next year. Colts can play finals with a win this week

Quinn's (10th) Vs Kingsway (A)

Another who look like they want the season to hurry up and finish and will come up against a Kingsway side with plenty still to play for this weekend. Will need to keep topping up the list to become competitive in this grade in the future.

As a side note, The ressies game between Quinns (5th) and kingsway(6th) will be interesting as whoever wins will play finals and with Quinns already relegated, will they drop players back to the 2's to try and get a win?? Will Kingsway play a couple of league boys in the 2's this week to achieve the same result? - Not that this happens anymore does it??

Roll on fine weather Saturday (we hope) and may the teams that are playing finals enjoy your final hit-outs before finals and to the sides that finish up, enjoy your mad monday's whih is what ammos footy is all about!!

Premiership Odds

Wembley $1.50
Collegians $5
Whitfords $5
Kingsway $7.50
Mt Lawley $10