Top four set to face off
Things are starting to heat up in the Citizens Shield.
There are likely to be some red-hot clashes tomorrow as teams return to the park after having last week off for King's Birthday.
With three round-robin games remaining in North Otago, it is almost safe to say the top four are locked in.
Athletic Marist, Valley, Excelsior and Old Boys have held those spots for much of the season — but the final standings from the quartet is anyone's guess.
They have all held the top spot at some stage and there has been a lot of shuffling up and down the ladder in recent weeks.
Kurow are still an outside chance to make the top four, but they would need three bonus-point wins and other results to go their way to sneak into the playoffs.
Athies are at the top of the table with 28 points from their five wins and two losses, and eight bonus points.
Valley are close behind on 27 points from their six wins and just one loss, and three bonus points.
Blues, the defending champions, are now third on 25 points with a record of five wins, two losses, and five bonus points.
Old Boys hold on to fourth spot with 22 points with four wins, three losses and six bonus points.
The top four all face each other tomorrow, which is sure to add another raft of changes to the standings.
Blues are home to Athies in round two of the battle of the carpark. Athies ran away with a 36-20 win last time against the defending champions.
Old Boys host Valley in another intriguing clash.
Valley secured a 26-24 victory in round one and the team from Weston continue to improve.
They have won their past five games and only recorded one loss back in week two.
Kurow are fifth on the table with eight points from their one win and six losses and four bonus points.
Maheno, who have been hampered by injuries all season, are winless after seven games, but have five bonus points.
They could be in for a humdinger of a game in Maheno tomorrow.
Kurow got home with a 42-40 win in round one and the Red Devils nearly beat Old Boys in their last encounter.kayla.hodge@odt.co.nz
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Top four set to face off
Things are starting to heat up in the Citizens Shield. There are likely to be some red-hot clashes tomorrow as teams return to the park after having last week off for King's Birthday. With three round-robin games remaining in North Otago, it is almost safe to say the top four are locked in. Athletic Marist, Valley, Excelsior and Old Boys have held those spots for much of the season — but the final standings from the quartet is anyone's guess. They have all held the top spot at some stage and there has been a lot of shuffling up and down the ladder in recent weeks. Kurow are still an outside chance to make the top four, but they would need three bonus-point wins and other results to go their way to sneak into the playoffs. Athies are at the top of the table with 28 points from their five wins and two losses, and eight bonus points. Valley are close behind on 27 points from their six wins and just one loss, and three bonus points. Blues, the defending champions, are now third on 25 points with a record of five wins, two losses, and five bonus points. Old Boys hold on to fourth spot with 22 points with four wins, three losses and six bonus points. The top four all face each other tomorrow, which is sure to add another raft of changes to the standings. Blues are home to Athies in round two of the battle of the carpark. Athies ran away with a 36-20 win last time against the defending champions. Old Boys host Valley in another intriguing clash. Valley secured a 26-24 victory in round one and the team from Weston continue to improve. They have won their past five games and only recorded one loss back in week two. Kurow are fifth on the table with eight points from their one win and six losses and four bonus points. Maheno, who have been hampered by injuries all season, are winless after seven games, but have five bonus points. They could be in for a humdinger of a game in Maheno tomorrow. Kurow got home with a 42-40 win in round one and the Red Devils nearly beat Old Boys in their last
