cavalo
Years ago
Possible Placing Scenarios
Sorry everyone but I just couldn't help myself! So here they are...
Now these are all based on a 36ers win vs Cairns and are as a result of the Kings final two games, one which includes the Hawks final game (the only games which impact the Sixers IF they beat Cairns).
Scenario 1:- Kings beat Hawks & Pigs
Ladder
1. Kings 22-10
2. Sixers 20-12
3. Hawks 19-13
*Note - these standings will remain the same even if Kings lose to the Pigs, record will change to 21-11.
Scenario 2:- Kings beat pigs, lose to Hawks
Ladder
1. Kings 21-11
2. Hawks 20-12
3. Sixers 20-12 (lost season series to Hawks)
Scenario 3:- Kings lose to Hawks and Pigs
Ladder
1. Hawks 20-12
2. Kings 20-12
3. Sixers 20-12
The reason why these placings are as such is as follows:-
Due to three teams being tied, the combined head-to-head records come into effect. 36'ers, 3-4, Kings, 3-4, Hawks 4-2. As they can't be split properly, then it comes down to combined points for and against for the matches ONLY between these three teams. Hawks come out on top, remembering that this is with a Hawks win over Sydney. CURRENTLY their combined difference is +23, the Kings +12 and the Sixers -35. In effect, the Sixers would need the Hawks to beat the Kings by 58 points to take 2nd spot in this unlikely scenario!
Obviously Scenario 1 is the one which will give the Sixers the coveted 2nd spot so I guess we are all supporting the Brian Gorjian(?) led Kings for one game ONLY in our lives against the Hawks on Friday! GO YOU SIXERS!