I based the idea that they were favourites on the chat of Mike Leahy who's own words before the tournament were that if Derwent and Halifax sorted themselves out they should win it and in listing their numerous uni players...

With more than one girl not at Bluefest and who could have played, they had the potential for more there. Also having a proper female lacrosse keeper, allowing more guys also out on pitch, should be a big help...

I admit there is a vanbrugh bias to the article but as I was playing it was difficult to get around all the games and take them in properly and I thought it better to have a write up than none.