1) If Thunderbirds win the final game of the regular season, they WILL finish on top of the ladder, no matter the results of other games. The Thunderbirds have a vastly superior percentage to Vixens and Fever, and losing is the only way they won’t finish on top.
2) If Thunderbirds lose, and Vixens and Fever win, percentage will decide top spot. If Thunderbirds win and get top spot, the battle between Vixens and Fever is still very important as it will decide who finishes second and gets the double chance.
3) Vixens play first, so Fever will know roughly what they need to do to overtake them. Percentage is tricky, but we calculate that Fever’s margin has to be at least 13-14 goals more than Vixens. 15 goals to be safe. We’ll keep you updated as it happens.
4) The battle for 4th is straightforward. It’s all about wins. Lightning’s percentage is far superior, so Mavericks MUST beat Fever in Perth to have a chance. If they lose, Lightning is 4th. But if Mavericks win, then Lightning has to beat the Thunderbirds!
