Geraldton Water Polo Association round 14: Ladder positions on the line as season enters penultimate round

A pivotal weekend awaits the Geraldton Water Polo Association with finals just around the corner and momentum becoming the most valuable currency in the pool in round 14. After B52’s produced a clean sweep in round 13, both their men’s and women’s sides will be keen to keep the pressure on the rest of the competition. In the men’s A-grade, second-placed Demons take on third-placed Rats on Saturday afternoon, with ladder leaders B52’s enjoying a breather before the final rounds of the season. Demons will be looking to sharpen their combinations and keep pace with the top of the ladder, while Rats will be desperate to turn effort into points as finals approach. The women’s A-grade serves up a double dose of intrigue. Demons face Serpents in what promises to be a hard-fought contest, while B52’s meet Rats. All eyes will be on the Rats, with Tessa O’Malley returning to the line-up after several rounds away. The proven goal scorer will be eager to make an early impact and remind everyone what she brings to the contest. Expect her to waste no time once the action gets under way. The top of the women’s A-grade ladder is tight, with B52’s and Demons both sitting on 11 wins. Men’s B-grade action sees second-placed Demons square off against the in-form ladder leaders B52’s, with both sides looking to lay down a marker heading into finals. Earlier on Saturday afternoon, Relics take on Rats in a clash that could have real implications for ladder positions and confidence. In women’s B-grade, ladder leaders Serpents face Demons Yellow, while second placed Rats go head-to-head with Demons Black. With finals looming, there is little separating these sides, and each game shapes as a genuine arm wrestle. Women’s C-grade rounds out a big weekend, with a blockbuster on Saturday afternoon. Ladder toppers Demons Yellow meet second placed Serpents Green, with the result set to decide the top two heading into finals. On Friday night, B52’s play Serpents Blue, while Rats will be looking to bounce back when they face Demons Black on Saturday morning. In men’s C-grade, Friday night action sees B52’s take on Rats, while Serpents go head-to-head with Demons in what should be an entertaining way to open the round.