RB wrote:Correct. I still think Central are a good chance at the top 3. Eagles are outsiders for it; we play twice at Richmond and you never know...
Given the distance behind that Centrals is now, playing Norwood twice and West twice between now and the season's end could be a blessing in disguise to give Centrals a crack at the top 3. There's no ground gained in flogging Glenelg or South because you know that the top 3 is likely to do the same when they play them. Whereas playing top 3 sides is a 4-point game on the league table—if Centrals can beat Norwood twice or West twice from here, they're some chance of replacing them.
If the Eagles are in a position to make a run for the top 3 by the end of July, they'll really have earned it— tough month coming up with Port, North, West, Centrals, followed by 3 easier games.
Amazing that we're even talking about Port making the top 3, but on form, you couldn't ignore them. Virtual final this weekend for their chances, though—with poor percentage they'll be coming from too far back in the pack if the Eagles beat them.