Thunder will win Sth men but will stand no chance against East, prob Dandy.
Dandy will win East women and Chargers South, Should be a cracker game between them.

Dandenong women are in a class all their own, they run deep across the board with anyone on a given night able to step up, plus Larissa Anderson as their coach, a coach those girls want to win for, they would be my pick for women, and I wouldn't be surprised if the ranger men bounce back too

Mt G to get thru in south Men just over NWT (Home court should get it done!)

Tight in the east men between Nuna & Dandy...i tihnk Nuna just but whoever comes out of the east will win it.

Really think the top 3 teams in east are really strong this year.

The problem with predicting finals is that any team can have a bad game & at this stage of the competition there are few 2nd chances.

I'm tipping Dandenong to beat Mt Gambier in the final but would not be surprised if neither team makes it through their conference final (Dandy might not even make it to the conference final).

You need to consider injuries may occur too with players going hard..... Look at what happened with Sturt in CABL and Novosel out with ACL. They go to GF without her…. Will be tough… Things can change so quickly.. There is an element of luck and timing with all sport...

@Anon Kilsyth don;t have the depth.

It has been shown time and again this year against the better team they only have 5 good players, everyone coming of the bench isn't at the level yet.

Watched nuna put them to the sword on the weekend everytime Popp went to his bench.

@001 - Just like Bendigo and Geelong last year yeah? Top two sides in the conference that look the goods and then like last year, BANG! Dandenong come from 3rd and win it. I think it's Dandenong or Nunawading to face MtG in the final. Toughest game for the Rangers will be this weekend against Ballarat because they also are starting to come together at the right time.

^Anon, they might be Kings of their conference, but how many cross conference teams did they defeat?

I am just asking, I have not checked the results...

I think Mt G will take out the South.

NWT lost a key players mid season and i think that hurts there chances of knocking off Mt G down there unless BJ goes off for a huge game (but can't see it happening).

That said i think the travel to Melb factor for the GF will count against Mt G as i think the top 3 teams from the east will have an edge.

Tiger Watcher, Is it possible you are unaware a commercial Airline operates between Gambier and Tullamarine?

Mt Gambier losses to Ballarat, NW Tasmania, Frankston and Kilsyth. Three South Conference Teams.

Thunder were leading well in Mt Gambier and than lost Wilson for the second half. Clark returns this weekend as well so they will be tough to beat. BJ has another gear.

@GM1 - well aware of the plane trip...all be it a very small plane! That said it hurt MT G last year coming in to melb with the let down of very little crowd support and i'd expect the same thing as they'll mos tlikely face a Vic based team in the GF if they get thru.

Thunder boys just departed the North West coast. Agree with #489286. This has all the hallmarks of a ripper game. Get onto the livestream! The Thunder in this one up to their eyeballs and primed to bring the Pioneers undone. Wish I was there.

Dande over the Miners in a great second half battle. Very good Miners side this season in a tough SEABL comp. Horton outstanding two weeks out from fractured thumb. Unlucky no Booker. Big shout out to David Flint, Eric Hayes, Jimmy Hunt and crew.

Dandenong women need to learn to play defence , and maybe use the bench better too if they want to win next week, looked like no one wanted to play hardball until last few minutes of game by then it was too late.

seriously.....that's crazy, obviously its not just the league that does not communicate its right down to the men's and women's coaches of both clubs and the club delegate. And they wonder why they struggle to grow the sport

Great comp. not being critical but need to return to 48 minute games.

I much prefer a 48 minute game. Personally i won't pay good money to watch NBL for a 40 minute game.Might be different this year if the product is good enough.