WhereTim Murray predicts they will finish in One Red!

October 31, 2005

1. Cockburn- ( Best disciplined side in competition)

2. Osborne Park ( Very good all round strength with some great recruits)

3. Bedford (Great recruits- the only thing that stopped me picking them to finish second is the question of how will so many new recruits gel in one year.)

4. Doubleview ( I believe they will miss the Rainoldi's more than they appreciate. I also sense that Dennis and Robbie are not the intimidating forces they once were with the majority of bowlers at this level)

5. Victoria Park ( Still have a lot of very good players despite losing some quality players however, with the possible recruitment of Steve Withers they will only be stronger. Justin Opie is the best skipper in the competition but as a team they lack something. This team could win the premiership - but I am not brave enough to suggest that just yet)

6. Cambridge ( Very good recruits but must learn from last year is that the game is won by a team effort and not individual brilliance. If that lesson is learnt they could finish very high on the ladder, if not they are prone to lose the close ones)

7. Wanneroo ( I would not be surprised if they surprised and did very well. A very capable team that only need to win a few close ones to make it difficult for two or three sides above them on my ladder)

8. Melville ( One of my favourite clubs but unfortunately have been underachievers for as long as I can remember. They have continually disappointed their own fans and many students of the game. Over the years they have mastered the art of slow beginnings or dramatic fade outs.

9.. Leeming ( Rhett Butler is pure class and it is obvious why he is a Queensland State third). However, they have been unsuccessful in adding depth to their team and they may be found out at the top level.

10.Yokine ( Too many quality players lost to survive in this cut throat competition. To add to this Yokine did not do themselves any favours two seasons ago when they were on top and fiddled with their top team to accommodate non-performing lower divisions. Syd is a great leader but may have been ill-advised on that decision. It has come back to haunt them in a very short space of time. That having been said I wish them all the very best for the upcoming season.