World Footy News

It was Round 10, 2001, when Brisbane Lions coach, Leigh Matthews, use a quote from the movie “Predator” saying “if it bleeds we can kill it.” He was referring to Essendon which had won 32 of its last 34 matches including the 2000 premiership and was on top of the ladder. The Lions beat Essendon that night and did not lose another game en-route to the 2001 flag and followed with more flags in 2002/03.

The North London Lions have taken a leaf from the Matthews book and proved that the powerhouse West London Wildcats are not immortal. They can be beaten, as the Lions proved in their 14 5 89 to 11 13 79 win at home on the weekend. The win secures third place for the Lions, but more importantly they have created a blueprint for success for other finalists to follow against the Wildcats come finals time. No longer is this a one-horse race to the flag.

In other results, the Wandsworth Demons powered home to a solid 47 point win over the Wimbledon Hawks whilst the London Swans gave the Putney Magpies a nasty afternoon with a 102 point lesson. For the Demons and the Swans the games were good tune ups ready for finals action in two weeks time.

The final round of the season will be played next week. The Lions will take on the Hawks and the Demons will play the Magpies in games they should win and consolidate their positions on the ladder. The London Swans have a tough assignment against home team the West London Wildcats in a match which will see the Wildcats out to make amends for their shock loss.

Round 9 Results:

- North London Lions 14.5 (89) defeated West London Wildcats 11.13 (79)
- Wandsworth Demons 14.10 (94) defeated Wimbledon Hawks 7.5 (47)
- London Swans 20.21 (141) defeated Putney Magpies 6.3 (39)

Round 10 Matches:

- North London Lions (Home) v Wimbledon Hawks
- West London Wildcats (Home) v London Swans
- Wandsworth Demons (Home) v Putney Magpies

Ladder:

1. West London Wildcats 32
2. Wandsworth Demons 28
3. North London Lions 20
4. London Swans 20
5. Wimbledon Hawks 4
6. Putney Magpies 4