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- Jun 7, 2007
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ROUND 16 Match of the Round:
My choice for the MOTR was simple this week. The penultimate round of the season pits 1st against 3rd in a match pivotal to the premiership race.
SNAPSHOT:
1st - West Coast Wonders, 38 points, 105.44%
3rd - Southern Dragons, 36 points, 103.25%
Last Week:
Last weeks battles mean little to the opposition, as both clubs seem primed to deliver a finals like performance in this pivotal encounter. The Dragons got up in a tight encounter against the Hawks away from home by 11 points. The Wonders also managed a tight victory, winning by just 6 points against the out of form Gumbies.
For the Dragons, the core group of Gibbsy, LJP, Boncer and MD lead the way with plenty of the ball. Poomonkey and WishinAintGetting combined for the last 2 goals in the closing seconds of the game to deliver the win.
The Wonders were also well supported by experienced posters, with PVF, Frothies and Clarkey finding the ball and impacting the scoreboard. Newcomer BostrichBurger was also solid in a game they expected to win by more.
This Week:
The SFA public will be rubbing their hands together at the prospect of this match, just 2 weeks out from finals. With just 2 points and just over 2% separating these teams on the ladder, the importance of the result cannot be overstated.
If the Dragons are to win, they need to see a lift from Vice Captain Easty. Easty has played some great matches this year, but is capable of producing even better. If he hits his straps coming into the finals, they will be a force to be reckoned with.
The Wonders will hope to see the best of Frothies Mcveigh this week. After an amazing start to the season, his performances have levelled off. He is still amongst the best players at the club, but if he can reach the dominance of early season, the Wonders may not leave the top of the table.
Odds:
Southern Dragons: $1.82
West Coast Wonders: $1.95
Staggeringly, the Dragons are the early favourites for this match. Despite sitting behind the Wonders on the ladder, the early money is on the Dragons to breathe fire against the Wonders this week. The Wonders' shaky performance against the cellar dwellers in the Gumbies at home last week has seen them enter this match as underdogs, particularly as they are travelling to Dragon Island. Keep an eye on the market movement this week, as the smart money might come for the Wonders late.
Shameless Self promotion:
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Team Submission:
All teams to be posted by 9PM Friday, AEST. Any other questions regarding team submission procedures should be directed to Filthy Sanchez.