Men

South Adelaide Panthers (9-11) v Woodville Warriors (15-4)

TIP-OFF: 11.45am

The men’s side of Blockbuster Sunday commences with a clash between a possible finalist and possible Minor Premier, as the Panthers battle the Warriors.

The Warriors will start the match with a record of either 16-4 or 15-5, depending on Saturday’s result against Sturt. The Warriors could drop to second if they fail to win this match.

The Panthers will start at 9-11 as they have a bye in Round 20. If the Panthers do not win, then they could be assured of a bottom five finish depending on what happens with Sturt and Forestville this weekend.

The Panthers-Warriors season series is tied at 1-1.

 

West Adelaide Bearcats (13-6) v Norwood Flames (15-4)

TIP-OFF: 12.15pm

A place in the top two could be on the line for the Bearcats and Flames when they go head-to-head in the second men’s match of the day.

The Bearcats will start the match with a record of 14-6 if they beat Southern on Saturday, but will be 13-7 if they lose. The Bearcats enter the weekend third, but could end it second or fourth.

The Flames will start with a record of either 16-4 or 15-5, depending on whether or not they beat North on Saturday. The Flames go into the weekend with a hold on second spot, but could finish up in first or third.

The Bearcats-Flames season series is tied at 1-1.

 

Sturt Sabres (10-9) v Forestville Eagles (9-10)

TIP-OFF: 3.15pm

The Match of the Day is between the Sabres and Eagles, in what is set to be a mini Elimination Final.

The Sabres will start the match with a record of 11-9 or 10-10, depending on the result of their clash with Woodville on Saturday. There is a strong chance the Sabres will have clinched a top five spot if they win this match, but a loss could end their finals hopes.

The Eagles will start with a record of 10-10 if they beat Centrals on Saturday, but will be 9-11 if they lose. The Eagles need a win to have a chance of finishing in the top five. If they lose, they will definitely be on the sidelines for the playoffs.

The Sabres-Eagles season series is tied at 1-1.

 

Southern Tigers (2-17) v Eastern Mavericks (7-13)

TIP-OFF: 5.00pm

The penultimate men’s match sees the Tigers up against the Mavericks.

The Tigers will start the match with a record of either 3-17 or 2-18, depending on whether or not they can upset the Bearcats on Saturday.

The Mavericks will start at 7-13, as they have the bye in Round 20.

Both teams are out of the finals race.

The Tigers-Mavericks season series is tied at 1-1.

 

North Adelaide Rockets (12-7) v Central District Lions (4-15)

TIP-OFF: 5.30pm

A win over the Lions in the final match of blockbuster Sunday could give the Rockets hopes of a double chance a major boost.

The Rockets will start the match with a record of 13-7 if they beat Norwood on Saturday, but will be 12-8 if they lose. If the Rockets win both matches this weekend, and West lose both of theirs, the Rockets will go into the final round of the season in third position.

The Lions will start with a record of either 5-15 or 4-16, depending on the result of their clash with Forestville on Saturday. The Lions may require a win to avoid a bottom placed finish.

The Rockets-Lions season series is tied at 1-1.

 

 

Women

South Adelaide Panthers (10-10) v Woodville Warriors (11-8)

TIP-OFF: 10.00am

The women’s side of Blockbuster Sunday commences with two sides competing for spots in the finals, namely the Panthers and Warriors.

The Warriors will start the match with a record of either 12-8 or 11-9, depending on Saturday’s result against Sturt. If results go their way, the Warriors will have wrapped up a finals spot, and maybe even a double chance. If results go against them, the Warriors could put their finals spot in jeopardy.

The Panthers will start at 9-11, as they have a bye in Round 20. A win would give the Panthers an excellent shot at playing finals, but a loss could ruin their season.

The Warriors lead the season series 2-0.

 

West Adelaide Bearcats (10-9) v Norwood Flames (19-0)

TIP-OFF: 10.30am

A top five finish could be on the line for the Bearcats, when they meet the Flames.

The Bearcats will start the match with a record of 11-9 if they beat Southern on Saturday, but will be 10-10 if they lose. The results of this weekend will determine if the Bearcats will be definite finalists, possible finalists or non-finalists, heading into their final game of the season.

The Flames will start with a record of either 20-0 or 19-1, depending on whether or not they beat North on Saturday. The Flames are guaranteed of the Minor Premiership.

The Flames lead the season series 2-0.

 

Sturt Sabres (10-9) v Forestville Eagles (6-13)

TIP-OFF: 1.30pm

The Sabres can give their finals hopes a major boost, if they can overcome the Eagles.

The Sabres will start the match with a record of 11-9 or 10-10, depending on the result of their clash with Woodville on Saturday. Like the Panthers and Bearcats, a series of positive results would see the Sabres into the top five, but if everything goes against them, they will be out of the finals race.

The Eagles will start with a record of 7-13 if they beat Centrals on Saturday, but will be 6-14 if they lose. The Eagles are just playing for pride now.

The Sabres-Eagles season series is tied at 1-1.

 

Southern Tigers (5-14) v Eastern Mavericks (8-12)

TIP-OFF: 2.00pm

The Tigers and Mavericks will be on show, when they go head-to-head in the fourth match of Blockbuster Sunday.

The Tigers will start the match with a record of either 6-14 or 5-15, depending on whether or not they beat the Bearcats on Saturday.

The Mavericks will start at 8-12, as they have the bye in Round 20.

Both sides are out of the finals race.

The Tigers-Mavericks season series is tied at 1-1.

 

North Adelaide Rockets (14-5) v Central District Lions (3-16)

TIP-OFF: 3.45pm

The Rockets will have little to play for against the Lions, when they conclude the women’s half of the Blockbuster Sunday matches.

The Rockets will start the match with a record of 15-5 if they beat Norwood on Saturday, but will be 14-6 if they lose. The Rockets are locked into second spot.

The Lions will start with a record of either 4-16 or 3-17, depending on the result of their clash with Forestville on Saturday. A win could give the Lions a shot at avoiding the Wooden Spoon.

The Rockets lead the season series 2-0.