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Even though the bookmakers as expected put Tapians in the role of favorite, I think the odds should not have been over 1.25, which affects handicap too. It is a playoff game and odds are always tricky to set in such situations but I simply don't see how the Wildcats could stand up to the home team. Coach Fearne was very clear - they don't have much to do against this opponent away so they rely on home games. The fan support makes up for their inexperience home and that's what matters in these kind of games. Visitors, on the other hand, lost Redhage a few days before the playoff start and don't have a player who step in for him properly. Hire is still not capable of doing more than 17-18 minutes, and Wagstadff, Redhage's other substitute, useless on the offensive end. Ross is also injured, which means this is not what the Wildcats had hoped for at this point in the season. They will rely on Knight in defense more than offense, but Burston is not bad and won't allow Knight dominance. They can basically count only on Daniels in defense but he's recording horrible numbers against the Taipans. The home team are much better at the moment, with many more options in offense. Gliddon is expected to play better, Wilbekin is traditionally good, and Weigh and Loughton know how to use each opportunity they get. I don't think the Wildcats will be able to fill the hole that is Redhage's absence and I'm sure they'll lose by a double-digit point difference.