[Stanley Kuppchaser]

Illawarra appears poised to make their debut triumphant as they blazed through August and widened their lead in the crown chase. The biggest hope for their closest rivals, Ewa Beach and South Side, is a disastrous September stumble by the leaders. The Flame have 13 games left and would need to lose at least 10 to crack the door. The Fighting Chickens, who have only four left, can't afford a single loss, while the Gooeys, who have eight left, might be able to afford two losses with a complete collapse by Illawarra.