Form - the elites have yet to put together a winning streak of greater than 2 games. Their last 7 games after the mid season break has yielded win/win/loss/win/loss/win/loss. The pattern has been no surprise with the elites not being able to have their full squad in action each week. To everyone's surprise, they have managed to sneak into the top 4 with just one game remaining due mainly to the ring ins slipping up.

 

Medical room - Sam (season/yr 12), Richard (N/A), Wong (F1 Grand Prix), DU will make his long awaited comeback from a wrist injury after 6 months on the sidelines in rehab.

 

Verdict - How ironic isnt it. For the 2nd time in as many seasons, the elties find themselves having to practically win their last game of the season to clinch a finals berth. The ring ins on the other hand will narrowly miss out regardless if they were to win, but will be looking to ruin the elites finals aspirations and finish the season on a high. Last time these two sides met, it was an evenly fought contest which saw both sides having significant leads during the game before the elites burst the bubble with a devastating 14-0 run to effectively end the game as a contest. History shows that this game should be a close contest with the elites having everything to play for. The only time the ring ins have beaten the elites was early last season which saw both sides play out a thriller with the ring ins getting up thanks to a buzzer beater. If the elite's win/loss pattern this season is something to go by, then the elites should win this match. But rest assure, the ring ins wont just give it to them on a silver platter. Elites by 4 pts.