South Whyalla will be regarding this week's round 14 game against top of the table West Whyalla as a mini final as they strive to stay clear of fifth placed Weeroona Bay in the race for that vital fourth spot.

With the Bays recording a surprise win over the Dragons last week it really puts the pressure on the Demons as they are only two points clear, but their advantage is the big percentage lead they have over the Bays.

Three weeks ago must pundits would have been saying that the Dragons could have gone through the season undefeated, but losing two games in the past three rounds have brought them back to the field.

The Demons were very good in their demolition of the Roosters last weekend, but were put under little pressure.

The Dragons will not give them the same latitude and it will be interesting to see how the Demons handle it as they will have to get used to it as all their remaining games will be played under finals atmosphere.

Although there are no panic stations at Dragon land just yet, they must be wondering whether the young lads can handle the long season and their lack of experienced players could tell on them come finals time.

There is a bit of doubt on the availability for the rest of the season of their most experienced player Anthony Manfield who has moved to Roxby Downs with employment.

However, I am led to believe that he will definitely be available come finals time.

Last week saw the return of a few players from injury for the Demons and they would have really appreciated the run as it was a good work out for them.

But this weeks game will be very different as the Dragons will certainly be out to prove to all that they are the real deal.

The Dragons have a much better attack than the Demons and their defence is the best in the competition, while both mid fields are very strong with the difference between the two sides being which one gets the early breaks.

Everything points to this being a great game of football, with the Demons fighting for finals survival with the Dragons wanting to show to all that the minor hiccups of the past three rounds are just that and they desperately want to finish in top spot.

It will be a great game of football to watch with Westies to get home in a thriller by 10 to 15 points.