AIL1B: Week 16 Preview.

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 This could be the pivotal week in the Ulster Bank League, a win for Belfast Harlequins, at near neighbours Ballymena, and Quins would be expected to go on and lift the title. A win for Ballymena and the door is opened for any of the top six clubs to make a move.

The Eaton Park outfit have only won three games at home this season, reserving their best form for their road trips. Indeed  their trip to Harlequins earlier in the season was the only away game where they failed to pick up points, with a 9 – 0 loss at Deramore Park.  So with dodgy home form from Ballymena, and Quins boosted by the return of Neil McComb, it would appear that everything is pointing to a win for the league leaders.

However I think that the Braidmen will pull this one out of the bag, and record a win, keeping the league table open for another week at least.

A defeat for Quins could see Ballynahinch reclaiming top spot, with two weeks to . . .

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