Carrickfergus Knights (6 – 1) @ Belfast Trojans (5 – 2)
Malone RFC, Belfast. 2pm.
In week 5 the Trojans travelled to Carrickfergus where they met an in form Knights team. The Trojans conceded a season high 34 points in a losing effort where they managed, another, season low 6 points of their own. Since then they have pushed the Knights hard, trading the lead in the toughest division. Since that game on April 3rd the Trojans have gone 4 – 1, including a stunning victory over current champions The Dublin Rebels.
Carrickfergus are having a season most IAFL Teams only dream of. They have racked up an impressive 162 points on offence – averaging a stunning 23.14 points per game. Their wide receiver corps are leading their attack, McElkerney & McKillop have a combined total of 10 TD’s so far this year. Veteran QB & Club Offensive MVP Adam Devenney is making the most of his return to football and enjoys one of the most balanced offences in the league. They have a potent running game, which keeps linebackers honest and defensive backs guessing.
The Knights defense is led by Club Defensive MVP, MLB Spencer McDowell. This defense is fast and aggressive. They have conceded only 78 points in their seven league games this year. But the Trojans have a wild card to play in this match up. Their Special Teams is the talk of the IAFL. They have the ability to rack up points in a single play. The Knights will have to be on their guard from the opening kick – off. The Trojans have improved from their first meeting with the Knights. With 150 points scored in 7 games, they have scored in every match . They rank 3rd in the IAFL & could well have topped another division, but IAFL North is toughest division in Ireland. Even now they have a slim mathematical chance of winning the division. They mwin by a margin of 29 points to share the same 5 – 2 record as the Knights and win the IAFL Tie –Breaker. A win for the Trojans would prevent the Knights from sweeping the division.
Whichever team tops the Division will host the Dublin Rebels on July 17th in the Shamrock Bowl semi-final. The second place team take the long road to the ‘Bowl. They will host the Wild Card game on June 10th against either UCD or Craigavon Cowboys. The winner of that game travels to Limerick to face the Vikings. A lot to play for, before you even factor in pride!
This could well be the game of the season!
Catch This Game… I will!
UL Vikings @ Cork Admirals has been posponed.