BAFL: Premier Preview

The Premier post season kicks off this Sunday and the semi final games will be played in London and Coventry.

The undefeated London Blitz host the Farnham Fast Lane Knights in Finsbury Park. But first I want to focus on the game which is a few mile up the M1.

Bristol Aztecs @ Coventry Cassidy Jets

In Coventry the Cassidy Jets face the Bristol Aztecs. Both teams finished the season with 5 wins and 3 loses and the head to head record was a home win each.

Does this make the Jets favorites for this clash?

The Jets have knocked the Aztecs out of the play offs the last 3 seasons and the boys from Bristol will not want that losing record to continue.

The Jets have a number of new players in their ranks and will hope they have a fresher squad to use on Sunday.

The Aztecs are know around the league as one of the tough teams to play against. Some say they play a 'smash mouth' type of game, but don't take their skill and talent lightly.

Early game momentum will be key in this battle. I have it down as an away win, the Aztecs winning by a nose.

Farnham Fast Lane Knights @ London Blitz

In London the Knights face the huge challenge of being the first team to beat the Blitz in 2009.

Knights Blitz games always have an edge to them dating back to before I played (I know it's not that long ago), may be it's all about London pride or just that these teams have long been fighting at the top.

The Knight go into the game as underdogs but I'm sure they will not see it that way. Head Coach Ian Ellis will have his troop fired up and ready for battle.

The Blitz go into the game very much full of confidence, however Head Coach Moss will have to keep his guys focused on victory and nothing else.

The key to this game is how much pressure the Knight offence can put on the Blitz defence. Winning this battle could provide the winner.

Speaking on our road trip home last Monday the London Blitz Assistant Head Coach Cullen spoke about some of the improvements the Blitz have made this season. The one they are most happy with is on special teams. Coach Callan said "we made a conscious effort to improve and the guys have done that very well".

I have to go with the undefeated Blitz to return to the BritBowl.

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