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It’s now that time of the season when nothing else matters but the day at hand.  The Playoffs has and will always bring another level of excitement to every game played because of what’s at stake.

 This season the league has decided to make both the quarter-finals and the semi-finals over two legs bringing in the aggregate strategy.  It is a very different way of approaching a playoff system and one I will have to assess once it’s done.  One gripe I do have about it initially is what advantage teams have for  finishing in a top four position, especially in a season like this one?

For both teams to get a home and away game basically cancels out any advantage for a top four team.  So you say, the top four get better draws for the first round.  Based on this season I don’t think any of the top 8 teams could pick who they would like to play in the playoffs.  To say that a team like Leicester, who finished 8th, is an easy game is unbelievable!  Not only that, but to have to go down to Leicester and play at a place where most teams this season have not come out of on top,  and the surroundings in itself counts as sixth man alone is a huge feat.

I can almost be certain that there will be some memorable games from the quarter all the way through the final.  This will be one of the most unpredictable playoffs in a long time but one which will be great to be a part of and observe.  I have been told and reminded time and time again by very reliable and closely linked supporters of the Rocks team that 6 has been the lucky number that can get it done.

 With our SLATE wiped clean and with us finishing out the regular season in that sixth position, although not ideal by any means, puts us on track for good things to happen in the race.  You have given us invaluable support through the highs and the lows of the season and to say you are appreciated is an understatement.  We need all the support we can on this run for a playoff title. 

Keep it Rockin’!

Sterl