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Well there are just 3 weeks to the finals and things are really hotting up here is the preview for Round 18.
[b]SATURDAY[/b]
[b][i]North Ballarat(14-3 1st) vs Northern Bullants(8-9 8th) at Austar Arena 1:10pm (ABC1)[/i][/b]
[b]Last Meeting:[/b] Round 7 18th May at Preston. Northern Bullants 16-9(105) def North Ballarat 9-9(63).
This game has a lot riding on it with the Roosters looking at consolidating its one game buffer at the top of the ladder. The Bullants need to win otherwise the Zebras and the Cats can replace them in the eight. The Bullants have a good record against the Roosters.
[b][i]Coburg Tigers(9-8 7th) vs Sandringham(7-10 9th) at ABD Group Stadium,Coburg 2pm (3XX)[/i][/b]
[b]Last Meeting:[/b] Round 20 2007 25th August at Sandringham. Coburg Tigers 18-13(121) def Sandringham 13-24(102).
Coburg can almost book their spot in the finals with a win in this game but for the Zebras if they win the can move into 8th position should the Bullants lose. This should be a close contest.
[b][i]Werribee(10-7 5th) vs Box Hill Hawks(5-12 11th) at Bartercard Oval 2pm (Casey Radio)[/i][/b]
[b]Last Meeting:[/b] Round 10 15th June at Box Hill. Box Hill Hawks 13-12(90) def Werribee 11-16(82).
A win for the Tigers and they could move into the top 4 should the Scorpions lose. A loss they can fall as low as 7th. Box Hill are coming off their best win of the season by far against the Bombers. A danger game for the Tigers.
[b][i]Williamstown(13-4 2nd) vs Bendigo Bombers(5-12 13th) at Burbank Oval 2pm [/i][/b]
[b]Last Meeting:[/b] Round 7 18th May at QEO,Bendigo. Williamstown 19-13(127) def Bendigo Bombers 13-12(90).
Williamstown can go back to top spot should the Roosters lose. The Seagulls should win easily. Bendigo have been thrashed in their last 3 games and may yet finish with the wooden spoon. Who knows how much the Williamstown reserves can win by?
[b][i]Collingwood(5-12 12th) vs Tasmania(4-13 14th) at MC Labour Park 2pm [/i][/b]
[b]1st Meeting between these two sides[/b]
The Pies are in good form and Tasmania had a good go at the Dolphins before running out of puff. The Pies will go in as favorites and should win this one.
[b]SUNDAY[/b]
[b][i]Geelong(7-10 10th) vs Port Melbourne(13-4 3rd) at Skilled Stadium 1pm (3XX)[/i][/b]
[b]Last Meeting:[/b] Round 15 2007 22th July at TEAC Oval. Geelong 23-11(149) def Port Melbourne 9-10(64).
Geelong have found themselves back in the finals mix after defeating the Zebras. A win and they could be back in the top 8 should the Bullants and Zebras both lose. A lose and they could be 2 games out of the 8 with 2 games to go. The Borough will be looking to keep their good form going heading into the finals.
[b][i]Frankston(9-8 6th) vs Casey Scorpions(10-7 4th) at Frankston 2pm (Casey Radio)[/i][/b]
[b]Last Meeting:[/b] Round 2 5th April at Casey Fields(night). Casey Scorpions 16-14(110) def Frankston 9-18(72).
This is probably the match of the round. A win for the Dolphins and that will guarantee them a spot in the finals and will put them right in the mix for 4th spot with Scorpions and Werribee. Casey need to win the retain the 4th spot and may drop as low as 6th with a loss. This will be a cracker between the two local rivals.
