Western Crusaders 1 ⇔ 1

The game that coach Craig Wilson has been waiting for. Was sighted (by me) watching the Royals in preparation for this huge, HUGE game. Did I mention how huge it is?

Melbourne University Royals 2 ⇔ 2

Won’t be happy they were scored on by a former Div 2 side who has struggled. Massive game this week which will no doubt be the preview of the Vic Bowl, unless there is a natural disaster of some kind.

Monash Warriors 3 ⇔ 3

Almost lost after having a handy half time lead. Should restore order against the Falcons.

Croydon Rangers 4 ⇔ 4

Showed how much of a gap (refer below) there is between 4th and 5th with a big victory. Get a week off.

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Geelong Buccaneers 5 ⇔ 5

Smashed by the team above them but should get a victory this week.

Bendigo Dragons 6 ⇑ 7

Surprised a lot of people except themselves with an almost unlikely victory. Get the week off to build on things at training.

South Eastern Predators 7 ⇓ 6

Super slow start against the undermanned Silverbacks. This weekend’s result might not see them rise considering who they are playing.

Northern Raiders 8 ⇔ 8

A home game against the Buccs. Low on numbers, it will be difficult to win. Another Dust Bowl or a massive bog?

Ballarat Falcons 9 ⇔ 9

Tough game against the 3rd best team in the League. Stranger things have happened.

Monash Barbarians 10 ⇔ 10

Bye week again due to strange scheduling.

Melton Wolves 11 ⇔ 11

Final game. Can’t make finals and will look to end a disappointing season on a high.

Peninsula Sharks 12 ⇔ 12

Another 40+ result coming up.

Pakenham Silverbacks 13 ⇔ 13

Another game where they had to borrow players and become the Silver Wolves. Let’s hope enough of them make the trip to Melton to support the Lymphoma campaign.