Hi all
After last week’s tight results it seems no one was willing to accept that each division was closely matched. Yes there was a draw and four 13-11 matches, but it seems every other game was a shellacking (with apologies to the losers).
The Pirates topped the billing with a mammoth 21-3 victory (yargh), but the Jets and Pidos deserve mention for their 19-5 wins. Division 5 was the most lopsided with results of 18-6, 17-7, 16-8 and 16-8.
Despite the lopsided results, the divisions remain as tight as ever.
In division one, the Stickmen maintained their unbeaten status, while the Snipers and Warriors were able to leapfrog the Matildas into equal 4th.
Div 2 saw the Katz and the DV8s jump back into the top 4, while the Tosheas and Filthy Wanderers are right there with them despite dropping a spot or two.
3rd division saw no change, with the status quo maintained.
I must apologise to the Jets in 4th division, as I reported their first loss last week. I had the result the wrong way round and they still remain undefeated after a monstrous 19-5 win this week. Only movement this week is the Kickers creeping within 2 points of the top 4.
I’ve already said div 5 saw some big wins, but the big movers were the Earls of Erindale, who are now 2 points out of the top 4.
The countdown to the finals is now on, but already the Stickmen, Pumas, Jets, Tomtones and Gremlins have secured a finals berth (depending of course that they achieve their last two bonus points). Of the 37 teams, only one team is now out of the running for the finals. That’s right – 4 rounds and 31 teams still battling for a finals spot. They bitched and moaned about the salary cap in Rugby League and I’m sure more than a few teams disagree with their division this season, but I guess both have proven correct as far as an even competition is concerned.
As always I have to slip in a small administration detail, nominations for the 2009 selection trials are due at the April meeting, so please collect forms and fees from your players before then. Also, don’t forget the Canberra Day Money Comp being held this weekend at The Maram Erindale. $40 entry fee with the comp split into two divisions with equal prize money. And it’s not too late to join the ACTEBA NRL and AFL tipping comps! Just call Cath Jones on 0419 187 498 for info on either tipping comps or to secure your place in the Canberra Day Comp.
Well done to all winners this week and good luck to all teams next week.
1st Div
Labor Club Stickmen def Labor Club Matildas 17 – 7
Vikings Warriors def Chisholm Tavern 13 – 11
The Maram Snipers def The Maram Schroomptons 13 – 11
Fyshwick Tavern Hammerheads def Fyshwick Tavern Embalmers 15 – 9
2nd Div
Southern Cross Pidos def Southern Cross ToSheas 19 – 5
Chisholm Tavern Scorpions had the bye
The Maram Katz def The Maram Filthy Wanderers 13 – 11
The Basement Dom’s DV8s def Northside Cougars 16 – 8
3rd Div
Southern Cross Pirates def Roos Chickenbones 21 – 3
Ainslie Pains had the bye
Tradies Crackpots def The Maram Serious Fouls 13 – 11
Lakeview Pumas def The Basement Jagerbombers 18 – 6
4th Div
Kaleen Demons had the bye
Buffalo Tomtones drew with Wanniassa Rail Runners 12 all
The Maram Kickers def Tradies Dubber Ruckies 16 – 8
The Basement Jets def Ojo’s Harlequins 19 – 5
5th Div
Southern Cross Gringos def Kambah Inn Neil & Bob 16 – 8
Earls of Erindale def Darcy’s Defenestraters 16 – 8
The Maram Motley Cues def The Maram Deep Pockets 17 – 7
Ojo’s Gremlins def The Basement Screamers 18 – 6
