[/quote] Would think Karori and Uni the favourites for those spots, given Wellington Utd can't go up?
Going on last season aye, but then you'd be a bit biased on the Vic prediction :-) Who have you got into replace Nicole Bairds 22 goals and also Rosie Wild?
heres what I think (based on last season)
Wellington United - have heard they aren't as strong this year (but that could be by their standards) will still be up there
Waterside - should be favourites if they get a keeper sorted
Vic Uni - really depends on answer to above question, losing Nicole is a big loss, but new coach, new ideas, possible new players still a chance
BNU - will do their usual, beat teams below them but lose to those above
Petone - interesting with Gary Jenkins at the helm, had a very young team in the past (but then who in this league doesn't!) think they will be in with a shout
Upper Hutt City - struggling to get a team together, may pull out
Kapiti Coast United - No idea
Western Suburbs - have picked up Tessa McPherson and Ole seem to be starting to push the women's side, think will be alot stronger this year but be a couple of seasons yet before they get up to W-League level
Island Bay - new team, Sharkettes got relegated, Flames got promoted, Apparently Flames have been together since they were kids, not sure how they will handle the step up to premier
Stop Out - back in Prems after a season out, would pick for staying up but only just
So I'll stick my neck out and say Waterside and Petone to get promotion, with Vic, Wgtn Utd and BNU just behind