Shute Shield: Likely finish position for your club heading into finals

There’s one more round of the Shute Shield preliminary season to go. But what are the most likely finish positions of the top six clubs?

The final round of the Shute Shield preliminary season will be played this year.

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There’s only one thing certain heading into the final round of the Shute Shield on Saturday - it’s going to be a blinder.

While the Gordon Highlanders have finished on top of the ladder with a round to play to secure the minor premiership, every other position from second to sixth is still up for grabs.

Looking at the opponents the top six teams will play, it’s still anyone’s guess where clubs will finish.

Norths are playing for second place on the ladder.

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But on past form and results the most likely scenario is Northern Suburbs will finish second behind Gordon, who suffered a shock loss to Sydney University last weekend.

Norths play Warringah at Pittwater Park on Saturday with the Rats out of the race to the finals.

But last year’s runners-up will be determined to finish the season with a flourish.

Third place is likely to be filled by either East or Randwick, who play the Battle of the Eastern Suburbs at Woollahra on Saturday.

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Shute Shield action between Norths and Sydney Uni.

Eastwood, who take on minor premiers Gordon at TG Millner Field, look likely to secure fourth place.

Sydney University, who face the Western Sydney Two Blues in the final round, are expected to get the win and finish in fifth.

Sixth will be filled by the loser of the Easts v Randwick match.