Interesting how people are saying that this is the closest finish to the MPL in recent seasons. Funny as I was thinking the same but looking back on recent seasons.
In 2012 Bays won by 5 points but only wrapped up the title in round 20. Three teams were still mathematically able to win the title going into round 19.
In 2013 Tech won by 8 points but only wrapped up the title in round 20. Four teams were still mathematically able to win the title going into round 19.
In 2014 Tech won by 9 points but only wrapped up the title in round 19. Two teams were still mathematically able to win the title going into round 19.
In 2015 Tech won by 2 points but only wrapped up the title in round 19. Two teams were still mathematically able to win the title going into round 19.
So 2016 looks like will be same as the last two seasons with two team chasing the title going into round 19.