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Here's my predictions.

Claremont. (Peel h, Perth a, Swans a, Subi h)
I'm expecting to win at least 3 of those 4 remaining games and get a home final. Things seem to be coming together at the right end of the season. Andrew Rucks return to number one ruckman combined with the return of our most polished midfielder/forward in Foster has been significant. Silvagni has settled in and now looks like he knows how the team operates and could be a pretty handy option against Ashley Hansen who we have had problems with in the past. The hopefully successful pending return of skipper Andrew Browne will give the backline some added skill and composure, likewise with the return of Medhurst up forward. Anything less than a flag will be a failure from here.

Swans. (bye, South a, Claremont h, Perth a)
Swans should finish second or third and are a massive threat. Obviously Hansen is a key for them and they will be sweating on his hamstrings going the distance. Swans have strength all over the ground, and like Claremont, particularly through the midfield.

East Freo. (South h, West Perth h, East Perth a, Peel a)
Tricky run home for the Sharks and may need to beat the Royals at Leederville to secure the double chance. I have my doubts about their team balance with their lack of genuine talls and heavy reliance on the O Briens, not sure that recipe is right for September. I am assuming they will not get the services of Griffin again.

East Perth (Perth a, Subiaco a, East Freo h, West Perth h)
The Royals have become very unpredictable but i have a feeling that there is still alot life left in them. 3rd spot and a home final is still very much in reach (could be alot riding in that final round derby, attn wafc - hire extra security for the umpires.. again!) Can Micale resurrect their earlier season form for some finals impact?

West Perth (Subi h, East Freo a, South h, East Perth a)
Not totally out of it but need the royals to lose to Perth or Subi and rely on East Freo to also beat them. Have to win 3 of their last four, but due to % probably all 4. Unlikely, but would be magnificent to see it come down to that final round derby at Leederville.

Subi, South, Perth. : Their seasons were gone long ago but are all capable of providing nuisance value and throwing a spanner in the make up of the top 4.

Peel, spoon.

So i'm predicting a Claremont Swans grand final. And Hoping for. Not in a cocky way, i would actually be terrified of the black and whites on the big day, but thats what footys all about. 2010 rematch, 2 years in the making, bring it on!