On the sunny slopes of Mrs Herbert’s Park, Soft (Banker playing sans Brad, because Brad is working in Albania on his latest book) had a comfortable 8-2 win over Super Big Buzz-Balls (BP in the absence of Buzz and SuperMario).

Nevertheless, Sportsbet is still offering very short odds on Soft taking home the Asti in 2026.

Playing with The Killer B’s in 2024, Brad finished the season as a joint holder of the Asti. In 2025, he was a member of The Brandy Bunch, but the result for Brad was the same. Speaking to us after Round 7 by video-link from his seaside villa in Albania, Brad was adamant that his 2026 team is Soft in name only, and that he and Banker can and will lift themselves from zero to hero this time around.

Beastly Justice, on the other hand, is still enjoying the view from the top of the ladder as the finals draw near. Even so, Beast of Bourbon and Serge had a rare loss at Mrs Herbert’s Park, losing 4-7 to The Young Ones.

In Beastly Justice’s other game, they made short work of Pisco Piranhas, prevailing 7-1.

The Singularity (RE playing in the absence of Stormin’ Norman Hound Dog Taylor) chalked up only its fourth win of the season by accounting for SBBB, 7-4.

In The Young Ones’ other game, they fell victim to a resurgent Motherchucker, the latter finishing on top, 7-3.