Murray's Preview on One Blue North.
Round Nine
January 12, 2006
This weeks round of fixtures is really "make or break" for many clubs.
A win keeps hopes alive whilst a loss will be the start of nailing the coffin.
GAME OF THE DAY
Bassendean vs Sorrento
The third placed Swans fly down to play fourth placed Bassendean in what
is the game of the day.
Recent form would suggest Sorrento (who have amassed 21 points out of a possible
24 in the last three weeks) have the form to defeat Bassendean who have lost
their last two. However, at Bassendean and coupled with the talent they have
in their side this will count for nothing. Having said that, Sorrento are
not bereft of talent either and the winner of this game will come down who
is mentally stronger and who wants it the most.
Sorrento 6-2 in what should
be a terrific game.
Cambridge vs Osborne Park
First
placed Osborne Park travel to take on a Cambridge side that simply must win
to have any hope to remain in the race. Given Cambridge's performances
this year I am starting to wonder if I have overrated them. They appear to
be brimful of talent but constantly disappoint. They will have to be at the
top of their game to take it up to Osborne Park whose class is unquestioned.
I do not have any idea why I am doing this but I am going to select Cambridge
Gary Hawkes Cambridge (pictured) good skipper who has something to smile
about here after winning his last two games
Cambridge
6-2 in a boilover.
Dalkeith vs Morrison Park
As certain as Bob Dylan is the greatest living rock legend of our time (according
to this writer in any case) Dalkeith will bounce back hard after losing at
Osborne Park last week. Whilst Morrison Park have some very good players
in Joe Rollinik, Steve Wattleworth and others, I cannot see them being a
match for Dalkeith at home.
Dalkeith 8-0
Nollamara vs Doubleview
To their credit Nollamara are improving every week after what can only be
described as a catastrophic start to the season but I cannot realistically
see them beating Doubleview. A loss to Doubleview will finish their season
and I am sure they are aware of that fact.
Brian Wardrop Nollamara (pictured) Topline skip and one
of the hardest to beat in One Blue
Doubleview 7-1
Sportsmen's vs Bedford
On what I saw last week there is not a lot of positive things I can say about
Sporties. They will have to be much more disciplined if they are going to cause
Bedford any concern. Bedford are like about five other clubs in the competition
at the moment knowing they will have to string together five or six wins to
get close to Osborne Park or Dalkeith in the quest for that elusive promotion.
Tim Murray
