Going off from what I have seen, how teams have played against us. So admittedly I'm only judging Clubs from one performance.Originally Posted by AVB
Barnsley- Strong side across the park, they may struggle to hold on to first as I think their lack of depth may play a part but they'll definitely be thereabouts come seasons end. 1-1 was a fair result against us but I still feel we were the better side.
Raymond Terrace- They have some handy players however I feel they will drop off the pace a little. To be where they are at the turn of the season has been a solid effort, against us I didn't see enough to think that they will still be top 2 come season end. There a tough team to break down and were fortunate against us to get the goal they did, that said our goal was a penalty (rightfully awarded) that sometimes you see not called a penalty.
Stockton- I was away that weekend so I won't comment.
Beresfield- I didn't see much to be impressed by I can't see them finishing top 4. They beat us 3-1 but I still didn't think they were anything special, we conceded early from a set piece due to cross being misjudged from our Keeper. From there they had 10 and 11 men behind the ball at all times, we threw blokes forward and conceded 2 more on the break. There Keeper will be worth at least 10 points this year.
Cooks Hill- Anything but a top 4 finish from them is a disappointment, the best side we have played all year in my opinion. Our game against them was quite refreshing to see 2 sides actually trying to play Football. We got the better of them first round but the game could have gone either way, it came down to us being more clinical on the day.
Wallsend- They'll upset a few sides with there physical style and pinch a few points but I don't see them making the finals. I can honestly say that I haven't played against a dirtier side since the days of Bellbird away. I walked away from our game against them with a broken nose so I'm probably being a little bias with that comment. However we were kicked across the park that night and still came away with the points.
Westlakes- Left themselves with a bit of work to do and I feel that it will be a little to much for them. 5-1 doesn't tell the story of the day, they have some handy players that will trouble teams leading into the finals. They could definitely be a banana skin for some.
Morisset- Strong, physical and talented side, easily the biggest under achievers so far, they put in a great performance against us and deserved the 3 points. Maybe someone from Morisset could enlighten me, but I feel as though they may have some injury concerns which might suggest why they've had their current results.
Charlestown- Quiet clearly a step or 2 behind. Our game against them could have blown out to a large scoreline if we were more clinical. I feel your pain lads, we've been there just keep turning up and fighting hard, hopefully you can snag a couple of results.
Top 4 in no order
Barnsley
Cooks Hill
Terrace
Suburb
Res
Cooks Hill/ Suburb
3rds
Barnsley
