Contenders Analysis - League 2025 Wafl

Visual analysis showing which teams are true contenders (can win the title) or pretenders (may have had a few good wins but will not win the championship) based on their offensive and defensive performance.

Contenders Overview

Defense

SWAND

Both

STHFRE

CLAREM

ESTPER

Neither

PERTH

WSTPER

PEELT

SUBIAC

WCE

Offense

ESTFRE

Offense (top) vs Defense (left) - Top third performance

True

Defense

Offense

Neither

Analysis Summary

True Contenders

Defensive Contenders

Offensive Pretenders

Pretenders

Based on top 4 teams (top third) for offense and defense metrics

Defensive Contenders

Strong defense, weak offense - rely on low-scoring games

SWAND

#8 • 8th offense • 4th defense

True Contenders

Strong offense and defense - championship material

STHFRE

#1 • 2nd offense • 1st defense

CLAREM

#2 • 1st offense • 2nd defense

ESTPER

#3 • 3rd offense • 3rd defense

Pretenders

Weak offense and defense - unlikely to compete

PERTH

#4 • 6th offense • 7th defense

WSTPER

#6 • 5th offense • 8th defense

PEELT

#7 • 9th offense • 6th defense

SUBIAC

#9 • 10th offense • 9th defense

WCE

#10 • 7th offense • 10th defense

Offensive Pretenders

Strong offense, weak defense - inconsistent performers

ESTFRE

#5 • 4th offense • 5th defense

Legend

Quick Guide

True Contenders: Strong offense & defense

Defensive Contenders: Strong defense, weak offense

Offensive Pretenders: Strong offense, weak defense

Pretenders: Weak offense & defense

Methodology

• Teams divided into thirds based on total teams
• Top third for offense = highest average points for
• Top third for defense = lowest average points against
• Quadrants determined by offense/defense tier placement

Quadrant Meanings

• True Contenders: Strong offense & defense
• Defensive Contenders: Strong defense, weak offense
• Offensive Pretenders: Strong offense, weak defense
• Pretenders: Weak offense & defense

Data Explanation

F: Average points scored per game (offense metric)

A: Average points conceded per game (defense metric)

#: Current ladder position

Teams are categorized based on their performance relative to other teams in the competition. True contenders typically have both strong offensive and defensive capabilities, while pretenders may excel in one area but struggle in the other, or struggle in both areas.