World Footy News

WorldFootyNews.com and USFootyNews.com have teamed up to present the USFooty Top Ten Poll for 2008. This is the 5th edition of the poll and the penultimate before the USFooty National Championship Tourney.

1. Balt/Wash Eagles (7-0)  (4 # 1 Votes)  (UP from 3)
2. Denver Bulldogs (3-3)  (4 # 1 Votes)
3. NY Magpies (6-3)  (2 # 1 Votes)  (UP from 4)
4. San Diego Lions (1-2)   (DOWN from 1)
5. OC Bombers (2-1)   (UP from 6)
6. Golden Gate Roos (1-1)   (DOWN from 5)
7. Nashville Kangaroos (5-2)
8. Chicago United (3-1)   (UP from 9)
9. Dallas Magpies (4-0)   (DOWN from 8)
10. Atlanta Kookaburras (4-1)   (IN)

Also receiving votes Milwaukee Bombers (3-1), Seattle Grizzlies (4-4) (OUT), Boston Demons (2-3), Florida Redbacks (2-4), Minnesota Freeze (0-2), Philadelphia Hawks (1-2).

The Baltimore Washington Eagles shot up to number 1 after their 6 point victory over the No. 3 New York Magpies in Baltimore. The Eagles are one of only two undefeated teams in the Top 10. The Eagles are in the box seat to go back-to-back in the EAFL Premiership. The Denver Bulldogs held their place at number 2. The Bulldogs have played in two tournamanents so far this year. While they lost every game in their first tournament, in their second one in Portland they dominated the opposition. Despite losing to the Eagles in and EAFL game and Boston in a friendly, the New York Magpies moved up to number 3. New York is not out of the hunt for the 2008 EAFL premiership, but they will be relying on Philly for a major upset over the Eagles in DC. New York received a major boost to the 2008 National Championship hopes after former AFL Premiership player, Chris Heffernan joined the Magpies.

The San Diego Lions fell from number 1 to number 4 after losing to No. 5 Orange County Bombers at home. So far this year, the Lions have lost both of their games against ranked opponents. They will need to turn things around on Saturday against No. 6 Golden Gate at home. The OC Bombers moved up to number 5 after defeating the number 1 Lions on the road. The Bombers have improved after losing on the road to Dallas early in the season. The Nashville Kangaroos managed to hold on to number 7 after losing to unranked Milwaukee last week on the road. Nashville still has a chance for the MAAFL Premiership but will need some luck. They will also be on the bubble for a Divison 1 invitation to Nationals.

Chicago United moved up to number 8 after some solid wins. Chicago now sits atop the MAAFL Ladder on percentage from Milwaukee and Nashville. However, Milwaukee has a game in hand. The Milwaukee/Chicago game is shaping as another classic in their longtime rivarly. The Dallas Magpies dropped down to number 9, despite having the only other undefeated record in the Top 10. The Atlanta Kookaburras moved back into the Top 10 at number 10. The Kookas were probably the lucky recipients of Seattle's two losses in the BCFooty tourney a few weeks ago.