BFNL media writer 'Scoop' has crunched the numbers on the proposed 2021 season draw, revealing who are the winners and who has drawn the wrath of the footy gods. Over the next few weeks, Scoop will deliver a deep dive into the season ahead for your club.
Redan can savour a second successive #1 rated draw, while Bacchus Marsh (#2) and Darley (#3) can breathe a sigh of relief having fared well according to the formulated study.
Melton (#11) appear to have copped the wrath of the footy gods with five 'away' highway trips to Ballarat, not to mention double-up meetings with four finalists from 2019, including Grand Final duo East Point and Sebastopol.
While Melton South's (#6) Ballarat travel diary mirrors the Bloods, the draw around that looks far more favourable for a team expected to rise. As for the reigning dual Premiers East Point (#8), they copped a draw worthy of a team aiming for a three-peat. Sebastopol (#4) will enjoy a dream run in the final third of their season, while North Ballarat (#5) fared next best out of brick city. With scope for improvement both on and off field, the Rooster’s draw sees them in the mix for a sneaky finals berth.
Lake Wendouree (#7) and more-so Ballarat (#10) appear to have the job ahead of them according to the formula, despite their marquee signings. Flag challengers, Sunbury (#9), finished mid-to-low table with the draw after a difficult rating in 2019. Tough luck for the Lions who’s 2020 draw (#4) was looking bright but, alas, COVID...
Analytics aside for a brief moment, how good is it - footy's back (well nearly)!
EASIEST TO HARDEST 2021 DRAW
1. Redan - 94
2. Bacchus Marsh - 97
3. Darley - 98
4. Sebastopol- 100
5. North Ballarat - 101
6. Melton South - 103
7. Lake Wendouree - 104
8. East Point - 105
9. Sunbury - 107
10. Ballarat - 109
11. Melton - 110
SEASON 2019 Ladder
1. East Point
2. Sebastopol
3. Melton
4. Redan
5. Darley
6. Sunbury
7. North Ballarat
8. Bacchus Marsh
9. Lake Wendouree
10. Ballarat
11. Melton South
