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I thought it would be appropriate at this point of the comp to get some opinions on where teams are at and how teams will progress on to finals.
Neddies - they are a classy outfit and certainly the most balanced team in relation to forwards and backs. They have heaps of depth and as the table currently show will finish on top. Can they keep their form and win another Final - well that remains to be seen, after all finals footy is different from the normal comp.
West - they are going from strength to strength - they have a dangerous backline with a very fit and mobile pack. If injuries stay away they should finish really well. Not sure if they've got the experience to keep on winning through finals though.
Pally - they are one of the inform teams at the moment. They got the basics right. Good set piece and they are clinical at the breakdown. As a team they operate very well and know how to put teams under pressure. I reckon on current form they are the team to beat in the 2nd round of the comp.
UWA - they are a lot more consistent than last year. They are very well drilled but I do think that when pressured enough they lack a couple of key decision makers and game breakers. It will be a hard battle for that 4th spot in the finals.
Soaks - they have been hot and cold this season. They have great players on paper but they are struggling to get consistent good performances on the field. I don't think that they will be there finals time on current form but they will certainly cause a few upsets on the way. If they can get some momentum they will be hard to stop and will take the 4th spot on the log to go through.
Wanneroo - they had a poor start to the comp and I think that will cost them at the end. Their big pack has done well in the last few games but their backs have been out played game after game. They might beat a couple of top teams but I can't see them competing for finals.
Baysie - they are very unpredictable. Baysie will cause a couple of upsets but I don't think they will make finals this year. This year they proofed that they will be a force in the the next few years and they should not be taken lightly. Already a massive step up from the previous 2 season.
Rockingham - In my opinion they have the most explosive backs in the comp - Rocky will win more games in the 2nd round than they have in the 1st. Teams that underestimate them will regret it. If they can retain their players they should finish mid table and set themselves up for a good year next season.
Cott - not sure what went wrong so far this season as they have heaps of talent and experience in the team. I would be very surprised if they make it to the finals. Perhaps it is time for some change in structure/approach and or playing staff. They should be a top 4 team with current players available to them.
Kala - most unpredictable team in the comp - If they turn up to play they can beat any team in the comp. Unfortunately that hasn't happened many times this season. Rumours and performances proof that there are some issues that needs attention between club management and coaching staff before they could be the team they were the last 3 or 4 years. They are also experiencing a big number of injuries. Once these guys are back they will be a different prospect.