{"id":7666,"date":"2023-06-20T20:00:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T10:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thurgoona.miclub.com.au\/cms\/?p=7666"},"modified":"2023-06-22T17:32:46","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T07:32:46","slug":"premier-league-rd-3-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thurgoona.miclub.com.au\/cms\/premier-league-rd-3-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League – Rd 3 Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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OK, WWC legends, it is go-time again.\u00a0 Round 3 is upon us this weekend, as we tip past the halfway mark of the Home & Away season.<\/p>\n

As a reminder for all participants, I have attached a summary of the Playoffs and Finals Series that will follow the Home & Away matches.\u00a0 It is a different format this year, with 3-sided competitions to support the extra teams involved.\u00a0 It should be fun.<\/p>\n

Round 3 Preview – Pool A<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Grip n Sip<\/strong> lads take on the Back 9 Bandits<\/strong> this week, in an important battle as both teams sit in the bottom half of the ladder.\u00a0 Will Nichols has been showing some form, along with Robbo, and the Grippers will start as favourites.\u00a0 Stu Ridley will need his team to lift if the Back 9 Bandits want a solid ladder position heading into the Playoffs in a few weeks.<\/p>\n

The Angry Aardvarks<\/strong> are coming off a win and will fancy their chances against the winless Chronic Fatigue<\/strong>.\u00a0 Red & Rusty are both in good nick, which will make it hard on Tom Webb and his team.\u00a0 Arm Candy & the Mayor are due to post some numbers on the board, so I expect something special from them.\u00a0 Congrats to Big Daddy Walsham on the announcement of baby #2 – maybe now he will have more energy for golf, instead of extra-curricular activities. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

The final match for Pool A sees the reigning Premiers, Cockatoos<\/strong>, take on the ladder leaders, Drawshank Redemptions<\/strong>.\u00a0 This is an early clash of the titans for Pool A, and could be a good indicator for an early premiership favourite.\u00a0 Big Dog Stef, and George Huggard are the heavy hitters for Drawshank this week, while Sid Plunkett will need a big lift from Ernie, Pete, and Dave if they are to compete on this stage.<\/p>\n

Round 3 Preview – Pool B<\/strong><\/p>\n

The team from Par Tee Time<\/strong> look to be in early season form, with a team win last week in the Greenkeepers Revenge event.\u00a0 They square off against the Jug A Nauts<\/strong> this week, and the Jugs are warming to the task nicely this year, without any scoreboard luck.\u00a0 Wow-Man Beesley is up and about and will lead his charges into battle against the tall timber.\u00a0 Is this a David & Goliath story in the making?\u00a0 The Jug A Nauts really need to post a W to stay in touch with the leaders.<\/p>\n

Next up, the ladder leaders Par Then Bar<\/strong> take on the 3 Non Johns<\/strong>.\u00a0 Despite a few celebrity appearances in the lineup, the Non-Johns are yet to fire up.\u00a0 They will have their work cut out for them, with the Franzeses in good form with support from Scam, Dan, and Emmo.\u00a0 Big things are needed of Biffo this week if they are to hit the scoreboard for 2023.\u00a0 Addo has taken his name literally, barely needing to take his shoes off to to Add up his points each week, and needs to post a counting score this week to help his team along.\u00a0 I reckon he is due, so stay tuned.\u00a0 Also, watch out for Silver as he is in good touch.\u00a0 My money is on the Bar Flies this week, though.<\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t look like any mid-life-crises\u2019 are hindering the 40-Over<\/strong> crew, so far this year.\u00a0 They have been a model of consistency and will be a tough beat for the Jugheads<\/strong>.\u00a0 Steady performances from Messrs Dulhunty, McFarlane and Shepherd(s) have led to some early wins.\u00a0 Steve Wood has been the shining light for the Jugheads thus far, but he needs a bit of a chop out to keep them in the hunt.\u00a0 This is a pivotal game in Pool B, and could shape the standings leading into the Playoffs.<\/p>\n

Round 3 Preview – Pool C<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Wuhan Warriors<\/strong> may need another booster as they are ready to do BAT-tle with the experienced Hosel Rockets<\/strong> crew.\u00a0 Both teams have tasted some success so far this year, but the Hosels appear to be travelling better to date.\u00a0 Oatesy needs a lift from the likes of Creeky, Baz, and Boz if they are to post a 4-pointer this week.\u00a0 Hosels may be without the Presidential Performer, Huggy, but debutant Neale Wigney may help their cause.\u00a0 Close match this one, I reckon.<\/p>\n

A pivotal match in Pool C sees ladder leaders, Lynch Mob<\/strong>, take on the lineup from Who\u2019s ya caddy?<\/strong>.\u00a0 Lynchie has led a steady team so far this year, but this one is a solid challenge, with the Caddy Lads rounding into form.\u00a0 Nugget is due for a big one, as is Scotty Heath, both looking to make a contribution to the cause.\u00a0 Damo Shanahan is the Smokey for the Caddy crew, and I expect a counting score from him this week.\u00a0 One Bernard Kelly has been solid as a rock for his team this season – will he continue to be their boulder, or become a stone around their neck now that the whips are getting cracking?\u00a0 This match could shape the playoffs for Pool C – I will be keenly watching the outcome.<\/p>\n

Last match of the round offers Why knots untangled?<\/strong>, up against the shambolic Squirrel Nation<\/strong>.\u00a0 Rowdy Mannall has been tearing his hair out (it seems) to find a winning combination on the paddock.\u00a0 Big lifts are required from Keys, Cirra and Harves if they are to be any chance in 2023.\u00a0 The lovely ladies of Why knots have been without luck so far this year.\u00a0 I expect they will show some form this week and record a spirit-crushing win against the nut gatherers.\u00a0 Colman & Sellwood are primed and ready to fire.\u00a0 It could be the start of a banner year for the Untangled crew.<\/p>\n

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The weather is going to test us this week, folks.\u00a0 Rug up and face the challenge head-on.\u00a0 Golf is an outdoor sport, and we\u2019re not made of suede.\u00a0 Let\u2019s see who can tough it out and come out on top for Round 3.\u00a0 Enjoy!!<\/p>\n

Cheers<\/p>\n

Laney<\/p>\n

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