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<p>The PFL North is the home of smashmouth football in the PFL. The problem, sometimes is that they spend so much time beating up eachother that they don&#8217;t really make any moves in the post-season. It is a development year for both Harteford and Iomagh, so it is really between Ballymore and Caligara for the divisional title. This is the one division where we feel second place may <em>not</em> get you in the play-offs.</p>
<p><strong>BALLYMORE TIGERS</strong></p>
<p>The Tigers had a bad run last year, with a injury plague tearing apart the often stifling defence. When they had the ball, plays often broke down too quickly, meaning Bo Mills took a lot of unnecessary shots. Better forward play will make this team play-off bound. We think they might just make it.<br />
<em><strong>Predicted finish: 2nd</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>CALIGARA BULLDOGS</strong></p>
<p>The Bulldogs bounced back last season, following some dire performances since Sean Wallace retired in 2012. Zack Slater has arrived! The Slater-2-(Seth) Slater combo has opened up the attack nicely. The defence is a tough as always, perhaps even nastier than before. Should make enough early ground to win-out this division.<br />
<em><strong>Predicted finish: 1st</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>HARTEFORD HAWKS<br />
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<p>Harteford can always surprise you, but not this year. The new logo will look great, but don&#8217;t think it&#8217;ll bring any razzle-dazzle to this somewhat stagnant team.<br />
<em><strong>Predicted finish: 3rd</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>IOMAGH STEELERS</strong></p>
<p>Iomagh haven&#8217;t been that great for a few years now. The continued instability at the front office and at QB means we are not set for another dynasty , yet, or perhaps even for a while. Cam Rogers was let go, which was a chancey move. Read: Development year.<br />
<em><strong>Predicted finish: 4th</strong></em></p>
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