As it stands in the IAFL2 has three teams with an option to reach the playoff stage:
- The Cill Dara Crusaders
- The Meath Bulldogs
- The Antrim Jets
However, it is not yet clear which of these will take the top two spots who will have the chance to battle it out and be crowned IAFL2 bowl champions on July 14th. The IAFL2 Bowl game will also be hosted by the top seeded IAFL2 team.
Before we get to the scenarios here is some key factors to help us determine the possible outcome of each scenario.
- Bulldogs beat Jets on June 9th
- Bulldogs beat Crusaders on May 26th (33-12)
- Crusaders beat Bulldogs on April 14th (21-6)
- Crusaders play Jets on June 23rd
- Bulldogs play Causeway Giants on June 23rd
The current standings as of last weekend are:
So – unto the scenarios. There are 9 possible outcomes so bear with us while we lay them out for you.
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#1
Crusaders beat Jets / Bulldogs beat Giants
- Crusaders are 7-1, Bulldogs are 6-1-1 and Jets are 5-3
- Crusaders are 1st seed, Bulldogs 2nd seed and Jets 3rd seed automatically
- IAFL2 Bowl games will be Crusaders vs Bulldogs in Newbridge
#2
Crusaders beat Jets / Giants beat Bulldogs
- Crusaders are 7-1, Bulldogs are 5-2-1 and Jets are 5-3
- Crusaders are 1st seed, Bulldogs 2nd seed and Jets 3rd seed automatically
- IAFL2 Bowl games will be Crusaders vs Bulldogs in Newbridge
#3
Jets beat Crusaders / Giants beat Bulldogs
- Crusaders are 6-2, Bulldogs are 5-2-1 and Jets are 6-2
- Jets are 1st seed, Crusaders are 2nd seed and Bulldogs are 3rd seed automatically
- IAFL2 Bowl games will be Jets vs Crusaders in Antrim
#4
Jets beat Crusaders / Bulldogs beat Giants
- Crusaders are 6-2, Bulldogs are 6-1-1 and Jets are 6-2
- Bulldogs are 1st seed, Jets are 2nd seed and Crusaders are 3rd seed automatically
- IAFL2 Bowl games will be Bulldogs vs Jets in Navan
#5
Crusaders and Jets draw / Bulldogs and Giants draw
- Crusaders are 6-1-1, Bulldogs are 5-1-2 and Jets are 5-2-1
- Crusaders are 1st seed, Bulldogs are 2nd seed and Jets are 3rd seed automatically
- IAFL2 Bowl games will be Crusaders vs Bulldogs in Newbridge
#6
Crusaders and Jets draw / Bulldogs beat Giants
- Crusaders are 6-1-1, Bulldogs are 6-1-1 and Jets are 5-2-1
- Jets are 3rd seed automatically
- Since Crusaders beat Bulldogs on April 14th (score 21:6) and Bulldogs beat Crusaders on May 26th (score 33:12), the difference of scores between the two games would give the Bulldogs a NET of +6 and therefore give them 1st seed with Crusaders taking 2nd seed
- IAFL2 Bowl games will be Bulldogs vs Crusaders in Navan
#7
Crusaders and Jets draw / Giants beat Bulldogs
- Crusaders are 6-1-1, Bulldogs are 5-2-1 and Jets are 5-2-1
- Crusaders are 1st seed automatically
- Since Bulldogs beat Jets on June 9th, Bulldogs will take 2nd seed and Jets 3rd
- IAFL2 Bowl games will be Crusaders vs Bulldogs in Newbridge
#8
Crusaders beat Jets / Bulldogs and Giants draw
- Crusaders are 7-1, Bulldogs are 5-1-2 and Jets are 5-3
- Crusaders are 1st seed, Bulldogs 2nd seed and Jets 3rd seed automatically
- IAFL2 Bowl games will be Crusaders vs Bulldogs in Newbridge
#9
Jets beat Crusaders / Bulldogs and Giants draw
- Crusaders are 6-2, Bulldogs are 5-1-2 and Jets are 6-2
- Since Crusaders beat Bulldogs on April 14th (score 21:6) and Bulldogs beat Crusaders on May 26th (score 33:12), the difference of scores between the two games would give the Bulldogs a NET of +6 and therefore give them 1st seed with Crusaders taking 2nd seed
- Since the Bulldogs beat the Jets on June 9th, Bulldogs take 1st seed, Jets 2nd seed and Crusaders 3rd
- IAFL2 Bowl games will be Bulldogs vs Jets in Navan
