With one round remaining in the Riddell District Football League, Tara Murray looks at how the line-up may pan out.
Riddell
Current position: 1st
Points/percentage: 60/157.81
Highest position possible: 1st
Opponent this week: Sunbury Kangaroos
A win this week will put Riddell on top of the ladder and clinch the minor premiership. Lose, and if Diggers Rest, Rupertswood and Romsey all win, the Bombers will slip to fourth.
Diggers Rest
Current position: 2nd
Points/percentage: 56/207.89
Highest position possible: 1st
Opponent this week: Macedon
One of three sides on the same points separated only by percentages, the Burras are the only one of these sides to face a team in the top six. By far, the Burras have the best percentage of any side in the competition.
Rupertswood
Current position: 3rd
Points/percentage: 56/188.59
Highest position possible: 1st
Opponent this week: Wallan
The Sharks’ win over Romsey keeps it in the mix for top spot, not only levelling them on points with the Redbacks but also boosting the side’s percentage. On paper, the Sharks have the easiest match of all four sides fighting for top.
Romsey
Current position: 4th
Points/Percentage: 56/161.46
Highest position possible: 1st
Opponent this week: Woodend-Hesket
For a second consecutive week the team which was on top of the ladder lost and fell from top spot to fourth on the ladder. The Redbacks play Woodend-Hesket in a match they should win.
Macedon
Current position: 5th
Points/percentage: 48/157.32
Highest position possible: 5th
Opponent this week: Diggers Rest
Win, lose or draw, Macedon is destined to finish fifth on the ladder. The Cats are two games behind Rupertswood, Romsey and Diggers Rest, while one game and a massive percentage ahead of Broadford. A win over the Burras will boost the Cats’ confidence.
Broadford
Current position: 6th
Points/percentage: 44/134.59
Highest position possible: 6th
Opponent this week: Rockbank
Having finally broken into the top six, Broadford’s finals hopes are in its own hands. A win will mean the Sunbury Kangaroos will need a massive victory to overtake them on percentage. Lose, and Broadford will be hoping the Kangaroos do the same.
Sunbury Kangaroos
Current position: 7th
Points/percentage: 44/131.70
Highest position possible: 6th
Opponent this week: Riddell
The Kangaroos need a miracle to make finals. A win against top-of-table Riddell is a must, and a Broadford loss would be the perfect outcome for the Kangaroos. If both teams win, the Kangaroos need a huge victory to pip Broadford on percentage, or they’re out.
