Ole' Swift was 6-2 last week and off by 135 points. Let's see if we can't cut that a little closer this week. There are some really good matchups this week and the leader board will definitely be shaken as several unbeaten teams battle each other. Here's what we have.
Devonport Devils (3-0) vs Rochester Iroquois (3-0)
Ok, here is an early battle of two unbeatens both competing for the top 4 spots. This is a key matchup of fairly evenly matched teams and hard to predict. Devonport appears to have stronger depth than the Iroquois, so I will give them the slight advantage. This one is close enough that an interception could make a big difference. Devonport by 4, 34-30.
Perth Pirates (3-0) vs Sydney Sea Wasps (3-0)
This is going to be another down to the wire that will determine who is the "Master of the High Seas". In this game, any little difference may make a difference. On one side we have the stealthy Pirates led by Captain Boo Berry. They are experience, have a solid defense and a balanced offensive attack. On the other side, we have the Sea Wasps who can sting you quickly with their passing attack and refuse to miss a tackle on defense. Sydney is probably the team with the most depth. Perth has a perfect team chemistry. They both have played the Redcliffe Sharks with Perth winning by a bigger margin. I picked Sydney as my #1 team in the pre-season predictions, which makes me want to take them in a win here, but I think that Perth's rushing attack will be the difference in this game. If they can average 4.0 yds or more per rush (not counting sacks), and don't make more than 1 interception, then they will manage a win. Regardless, it will not be easy for either team. Perth takes the seas by 3, 17-14.
Apia Evil (3-0) vs Tasmania Dragons (0-3)
Ok, not much to this game. Apia will show why they are the Evil as they defeat the Dragons soundly driving them into the ground, but then drag their dead dragon carcasses through the arena. Apia by 76, 86-10.
Samoa Savages (3-0) vs Intergalactic Sub-Mariners (1-2)
Samoa is off to a strong start and looks to keep the streak going. Intergalactic may have two loses, but those are against very good teams. They have put up strong showings in their games so far this season. I think however that the Savages have a stronger offense and will beat the Sub-Mariners. Samoa tries to stay among the unbeaten and should be able to do it this week as long as they don’t make any major turnovers. We will have 4 unbeaten teams after game 4. Samoa by 7, 31-24.
Waikiki Wrecks (2-1) vs Alaska Wild (0-3)
Waikiki has started their move up the charts and want to make a Wreck of the Wild. Alaska is 0-3, but they are a much better team than last season. The Wild has come a long way, but they are still weak on defense, and will struggle to stay in games. Waikiki may not be the most prolific of offenses, but they are pretty solid in both passing and rushing. In the end, Waikiki takes Alaska as both a tourist destination and as the winner of this game. The Wrecks by 18, 38-20.
An Album Cover (2-1) vs DECATUR STALEYS (0-3)
An Album Cover feels pretty good off to a 2-1 start. Their next opponent is DECATUR who are off to an 0-3 start. If An Album Cover thinks that records mean anything at this point, they will be sorely mistaken. In fact, they are liable to just be plan sore after this one. Chief Bootnaka will get the STALEYS pointed in the right direction at An Album Cover’s expense and start them on a winning streak. DECATUR is just stronger in every area and will demonstrate that with a dominant performance. DECATUR by 16, 40-24.
Port Moresby Scallywags (1-2) vs Redcliffe Sharks (0-3)
Port Moresby will enjoy a win this week as they move to 500 at 2-2. The lowly Sharks don’t have much of a prayer of winning even 1 game this season except for maybe against Tasmania. So the Scallywags will prevail in this boring contest. Port Moresby by 35, 45-10.
Komodo Dragons (1-2) vs Fiji Rage (1-2)
This will be a good game as one team will move out of the bottom 5 and move closer to the middle of the pack. Both teams have had two tough loses to two tough teams. In my opinion, Komodo is a possible playoff team and will be fighting for one of those last spots as the season ends. Fiji is probably not a playoff team this season, but they have played well so far. This will be a fairly close one and Fiji could pull an upset if they can make a couple of big plays. Komodo by 7, 17-10.
That is the predictions for week 4. Lot's of good games between fairly evenly matched opponents. Go ahead and tell me that I'm wrong.
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Devonport Devils (3-0) vs Rochester Iroquois (3-0)
Ok, here is an early battle of two unbeatens both competing for the top 4 spots. This is a key matchup of fairly evenly matched teams and hard to predict. Devonport appears to have stronger depth than the Iroquois, so I will give them the slight advantage. This one is close enough that an interception could make a big difference. Devonport by 4, 34-30.
Perth Pirates (3-0) vs Sydney Sea Wasps (3-0)
This is going to be another down to the wire that will determine who is the "Master of the High Seas". In this game, any little difference may make a difference. On one side we have the stealthy Pirates led by Captain Boo Berry. They are experience, have a solid defense and a balanced offensive attack. On the other side, we have the Sea Wasps who can sting you quickly with their passing attack and refuse to miss a tackle on defense. Sydney is probably the team with the most depth. Perth has a perfect team chemistry. They both have played the Redcliffe Sharks with Perth winning by a bigger margin. I picked Sydney as my #1 team in the pre-season predictions, which makes me want to take them in a win here, but I think that Perth's rushing attack will be the difference in this game. If they can average 4.0 yds or more per rush (not counting sacks), and don't make more than 1 interception, then they will manage a win. Regardless, it will not be easy for either team. Perth takes the seas by 3, 17-14.
Apia Evil (3-0) vs Tasmania Dragons (0-3)
Ok, not much to this game. Apia will show why they are the Evil as they defeat the Dragons soundly driving them into the ground, but then drag their dead dragon carcasses through the arena. Apia by 76, 86-10.
Samoa Savages (3-0) vs Intergalactic Sub-Mariners (1-2)
Samoa is off to a strong start and looks to keep the streak going. Intergalactic may have two loses, but those are against very good teams. They have put up strong showings in their games so far this season. I think however that the Savages have a stronger offense and will beat the Sub-Mariners. Samoa tries to stay among the unbeaten and should be able to do it this week as long as they don’t make any major turnovers. We will have 4 unbeaten teams after game 4. Samoa by 7, 31-24.
Waikiki Wrecks (2-1) vs Alaska Wild (0-3)
Waikiki has started their move up the charts and want to make a Wreck of the Wild. Alaska is 0-3, but they are a much better team than last season. The Wild has come a long way, but they are still weak on defense, and will struggle to stay in games. Waikiki may not be the most prolific of offenses, but they are pretty solid in both passing and rushing. In the end, Waikiki takes Alaska as both a tourist destination and as the winner of this game. The Wrecks by 18, 38-20.
An Album Cover (2-1) vs DECATUR STALEYS (0-3)
An Album Cover feels pretty good off to a 2-1 start. Their next opponent is DECATUR who are off to an 0-3 start. If An Album Cover thinks that records mean anything at this point, they will be sorely mistaken. In fact, they are liable to just be plan sore after this one. Chief Bootnaka will get the STALEYS pointed in the right direction at An Album Cover’s expense and start them on a winning streak. DECATUR is just stronger in every area and will demonstrate that with a dominant performance. DECATUR by 16, 40-24.
Port Moresby Scallywags (1-2) vs Redcliffe Sharks (0-3)
Port Moresby will enjoy a win this week as they move to 500 at 2-2. The lowly Sharks don’t have much of a prayer of winning even 1 game this season except for maybe against Tasmania. So the Scallywags will prevail in this boring contest. Port Moresby by 35, 45-10.
Komodo Dragons (1-2) vs Fiji Rage (1-2)
This will be a good game as one team will move out of the bottom 5 and move closer to the middle of the pack. Both teams have had two tough loses to two tough teams. In my opinion, Komodo is a possible playoff team and will be fighting for one of those last spots as the season ends. Fiji is probably not a playoff team this season, but they have played well so far. This will be a fairly close one and Fiji could pull an upset if they can make a couple of big plays. Komodo by 7, 17-10.
That is the predictions for week 4. Lot's of good games between fairly evenly matched opponents. Go ahead and tell me that I'm wrong.
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Last edited Jan 6, 2009 18:43:34
