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With just two rounds left until the finals, the North London Lions are the fourth team to guarantee their place after a commanding win against the Putney Magpies. Whilst it would have taken an unexpected turn of events to see the Lions miss out, they would still be relieved that they now join the Wildcats, Demons and Swans in the top four and can start to work their drills, plays and fitness ready to go as far as they can this year. The final score saw the Lions 17 13 115 defeat the Magpies 6 3 39.

In other matches, the Wandsworth Demons were too good for the London Swans, winning 10 14 74 to 6 10 46. The West London Wildcats flexed their muscle in the run to the finals with a comprehensive victory over the Wimbledon Hawks. Final score saw the Wildcats 23 15 153 defeat the Hawks 6 4 40.

The remaining two weeks of the home and away season will see the top four vying for final positions. Wildcats and Demons are locked in first and second place, but the Lions and Swans will fight out third and fourth spot with both currently locked together on four wins each. Both have to play the ravenous Wildcats, but have winnable matches in the other round. The Lions have the superior percentage.
For the Hawks and Magpies, this is hunting season. There is nothing like bringing down a finals bound team and messing with their heads. With nothing to lose, both teams will be out to spring an upset and finish their season’s on a high note.

Results for Round 8 in the AFL London Premiership Division played last weekend:

- Wandsworth Demons 10.14.74 defeated London Swans 6.10.46
- Wimbledon Hawks 6.4.40 lost to West London Wildcats 23.15.153
- Putney Magpies 6.3.39 lost to North London Lions 17.13.115

And in the Conference Division:

- Clapham Demons 7.5.47 defeated London Swans 4.6.30
- South East London Giants 7.5.47 defeated Shepherds Bush Raiders 5.7.37

Next Week (Round 9):

- Wimbledon Hawks (Home) VS Wandsworth Demons
- North London Lions (Home) VS West London Wildcats
- Putney Magpies (Home) VS London Swans

Ladder (Round 8):

Wildcats 32, Demons 24, Lions 16, Swans 16, Hawks 4, Magpies 4