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[Willow]

I don't want to put the mocker on but the Knights are currently leading Melbourne 18-6 just before half time.

We want the Knights to win and the Cowboys to lose or win narrowly (by 10 points or less) to the Sea Eagles tomorrow.

If that happens Saints have the F/A to elevate us into third spot.

Go Knights. ;-)
Still can't say Go Manly.

 

[Willow]

Make that 19-6, Johns has just kicked a field goal.
That'll be the half time score.

 

[Cheesie-the-Pirate]

I can.

Go Manly.

Go Knights.

 

[Willow]

Knights in front 25-12 with 25 minutes to go.

They're looking a good bet.

 

[Cheesie-the-Pirate]

29-12 with a kick to come.

 

[SHD]

Kick went over. 31-12.

 

[Cheesie-the-Pirate]

Melbourne denied, Newcastle scores next set.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the top 4.

 

[Cheesie-the-Pirate]

Match over.

Final score 37-18.

Well done Newcastle boys.

Makes me worry a little about Round 26!

 

[Willow]

37-18.

Now Cowboys... don't win by more than 10.

 

[Cheesie-the-Pirate]

In the extremely unlikely event that they win by 11, what is the second method used to split teams with equal competition points and points differential?

I believe it is percentages, but I don't know.

(If it is percentages, Cowboys would be in front)

 

[Willow]

Not sure... its that close that it'll come down to next Friday when we play the Cowboys.

 

[brokendigit]

In the extremely unlikely event that they win by 11, what is the second method used to split teams with equal competition points and points differential?

Rock, paper, scissors?
;-)

 

[Albinomonkey]

i thought it was most points for....

otherwise it might be percentage, or maybe the results between those two teams?

 

[Ozzwald]

The number of best looking blokes in the team?

Who can scull a schooner the fastest?

Hottest cheerleading squad?

Most past premierships?

 

[Lenny_2212]

In the extremely unlikely event that they win by 11, what is the second method used to split teams with equal competition points and points differential?

I believe it is percentages, but I don't know.

(If it is percentages, Cowboys would be in front)

percentages.

however, what an achievement to be sitting in 3rd spot after that disaster of a start to the season. deadset the boys deserve a schooner each.

 

[Willow]

what an achievement to be sitting in 3rd spot after that disaster of a start to the season. deadset the boys deserve a schooner each.

I'll drink to that.

I agree with the sentiments but the schooners might have been a contributing factor the beginnning of the year. ;-)

Tremendous to see the big D at the match with a soft drink in hand. Keep up the good work champ.

 

[Albinomonkey]

i think percentages favour those with better defence... i haven't thought about it probably to cover all situations, but think of team A with 2 points for and 1 against, then team B with 101 points for and 100 against. both with a diff of +1, team A gets ahead with a 200% percentage compared to team B's 101%. i'll think about it more later

 

[Albinomonkey]

ok it didn't take that long, but yes, using percentages gives exactly the same result as using the team with less points scored against.

i can provide a proof if requested, but its pretty boring

 

[Willow]

It would be tragic if a team missed out on a top eight spot if it came down to that.
They used to play mid week tie-breakers in the 'old days'. No F/A deciding the ladder back then.
The new system is better than that I suppose, or is it?

 

[Albinomonkey]

well so far in the NRL, 8th and 9th have never been decided on for and against. if there's a big difference (eg melbourne with +180-odd vs raiders with -60-something), its fair enough, but i'll feel sorry for a team if they miss out by 30 or less.