If Murray Magpies defeat Henty this Saturday that will eliminate Henty, however a Swampies win, combined with a few favorable results could see the Swampies still play finals.

Culcairn currently second face a challenging task to keep the double chance with a tough fortnight ahead with away matches to Osborne and Howlong, they finish with a home match v Lockhart.

Howlong look to be on paper safe in top spot, however they could easily slip to as low as fourth if they lose to both Culcairn and Jindera in the final two rounds or RW Tigers this week.

BB Saints are in the box seat to grab the double chance with the best percentage in the league and an armchair run home against Holbrook, CDHBU and Walla, their percentage will only increase.

Osborne is also under the pump to hold onto a finals spot, with a tough run home. They can afford to lose its next two matches, but must beat the Tigers in round 18 to play finals.

RW Tigers inability to beat a top five four side will more than likely see them miss out on a finals birth, unless they can turn around its current form that did show improvement at Culcairn last week.

Jindera who looked vulnerable in recent weeks, bounced back superbly last Saturday with a good solid win at home over Osborne, ending the Cats seven match winning streak.

The Bulldogs may have to however repeat their 2008 effort of winning the flag from the elimination finals, with its top two chances very much up in the air.

Holbrook are the inform side out of the top eight, with its third win in four rounds seeing it jump to tenth spot. They could prove to be awkward customers for both Magpies and Henty in the run home.

The dreaded wooden spoon could be decided this week when Walla is home to CDHBU. Walla will be desperate to notch up its first win and should do so and avoid the wooden spoon.