That’s because the only possible change to the ladder can be fourth spot, with Mt Barker needing upset wins over the next couple of weeks.

A final win against Royals in Round 20 seems a virtual impossibility for the struggling club.

It appears unlikely the Bulls will make it having registered only two wins for the season.

To finish on four wins will take some doing, according to coach Greg Bunker.

“Mathematically we remain a chance but it’s more about finishing the year off positively,” Bunker said.

“We will continue to give our colts a run to see where they are at as we look at building for next year.”

The Bulls are at home this Sunday when they face a determined North Albany.

The Kangas are searching for their sixth straight win after accounting for Railways to the tune of 76 points at Collingwood Park on Sunday.

The Kangas were completely unstoppable from the outset, slamming on six majors in the first term to take a 37-point lead into the first change.

Another four goals in the second term virtually sealed the game as their playmakers, Graham Ross and Mark Proudlove, dominated around the ground.

This resulted in the Kangas’ forwards queuing up as Railways’ defenders were constantly chasing their tail.

The second half was an improved effort from the young Tigers, with Jared Lane and Brendon Towes again trying hard to stem the flow.

But Chris Delacy (three goals), Ross (three) and Kris Ericsson (two) saw the Kangas increase their lead at every change to run out winners 18.10 (118) to Railways 6.6 (42).

Best players for the winners were Brad Bootsma, Ross Ericsson in his 50th game, and Stefan Ericsson, while Jukka Guy received praise from his coach in his 100th league appearance.

“It was great to have a win for the boys playing in their milestone games,” Bootsma said.

“We played a solid four quarters again which is pleasing, but we still have a lot of work to do for improvement in our game.”

Bootsma thought that fine-tuning against the Bulls this week was just as important as winning.

“We will be implementing some strategies that we will focus on in preparation for the final against Royals, but we want to win every game and keep our momentum going.”

Railways take on Denmark-Walpole on Saturday at Tigerland in what looms as a preview of the first semi-final.

The Giants have had the wood on their opponents by winning the first two clashes this season, but it was Railways who took the points last time they met.

If they are to register another win, Denmark will need a better showing than their 52-point loss to ladder leaders Royals at McLean Park on Sunday.

A seven-goal first term from Royals set the tone for the day with long kicking and strong marking a feature of their play.

Glynn Verbruggen was a standout for the Lions and he finished with a host of marks, managing to kick four goals in a best-on-ground display.

The game was uneventful at times and probably reached its peak in the third term when Royals kicked six goals to two to extend their lead to a match-winning 44 points at the last break.

Best players for Royals along with VerBruggen were Kayne Hamilton, James Mcrae and Chris Denney, as they ran out winners 16.14 (110) to Denmark 8.10 (58).

Beau LeFort kicked four goals to be the standout performer for the Giants along with Mark Tippett and Kyle Powley.

Royals have the Round 18 bye.