Can Shaun Searle hang on? Most would say yes. With just one round to go in the James Hird Footy Tipping competition for 2001, Shaun has a lead of three going into the final round. It seems certain that he and a friend will be flying interstate with the Bombers next season. Shaun was one of 302 tipsters to correctly tip eight winners last round and he is three clear of second-placed Michael Lucas who also tipped eight winners. The fight for third place is tight with Belinda Sydes, Damian Steven and Mark Bozovic all tied on 123. Neil Webster and Mac Dyson (122) are ready to pounce should they slip up.

The second Bomber Barons competition for season 2001 winds up on Sunday and three entrants have managed to accumulate the perfect score. charlie62 has done so in the qucikest time with LISABAILS and yosl kochn coming in second and third at the moment.

The toughest competition of them all - the Crystal Ball - was taken out by Ron Hooper who correctly tipped two of the five categories. Good luck with this week's predictions.