PART B (Great 8)
GC VIKINGS
Win/loss: 18-1
World Record: 7631
Player Salary Total: $180k+
Record against Top 8 teams: 9-0
Run home: can win 3, should win at least 2
Boasting the best win/loss record in the league (18-1), the Vikings final 3 games of the regular season will likely see them maintain this impressive record. With an imposing selection of smalls to choose from, the Vikings are a serious threat to the Urmummas claims to the Championship. While they have an outstanding 9-0 record against the top 8 teams it is wothwhile to note that wins against the better half of that 8 came as the result of greater effort in those games. The big question is: Can the Vikings beat the Urmummas on an even playing field? With a likely HCA advantage they would be very happy with their chances this season.
Moorditj Magick
Win/loss: 14-5
World Rank: 14391
Player Salary Total: $125k
Record against top 8 teams: 6-3
Run home: can win 3, should win 2
After losing 5 of the first 10 games, the Magick has won 8 of their last 9 games and are currently on an 8 game winning streak. Importantly, their 6-3 win/loss record agaisnt the top 8 teams is somehwat deceiving. Of those three losses (Urmummas, GC vikings and Ozzy Roasters) all three games saw the Magick TIE to their opponents NORMAL. While the Magick do not boast the firepower of the Urmummas and the Vikings, they are still in the hunt for the prize.
XBB
Win/loss record: 13-6
World Record: 8361
Total Player Salaries: $191k+
Record against top 8 teams: 2-5
Run home: can win all 3 or might lose all 3!
This is the dark horse of the competition! With a solid run in the Cup this year---where they put all their early energies into---XBB has slowly started to fire. On a 4 game winning streak, they have won 8 of their last 9 games. The Urmummas and the Vikings has better pay attention to this team who seem ready to impact in the finals. The last three games of the season, however, will determine whether or not they can secure HCA for the opening final game.
Cheltenham Bombs
Win/loss record: 10-9
World Rank: 27181
Total player salaries: 88K+
Record against top 8 teams: 1-6
Run home: can win 1, likely to lose all 3
Like the Legends678 on the opposing side of the league, the Cheltenham Bombs will struggle to impact on the impending finals. With the worst record against the top 8 teams (1-6) and the lowest player salary totals (88k), they simply lack the firepower to do any damage. Sadly, they are likel;y to be brushed aside in the opeing finals' game against the GC Vikings.