Matt Brind secured a crucial 3-point walkover against Craig Shand, strengthening his hold on third place with 13 points and one match remaining. Craig Shand, with no matches left, remains fifth at 11 points, unable to improve their standing. This result extends Matt Brind's dominant head-to-head record to 5-0, reinforcing his upper-tier position and keeping his promotion hopes alive as the league reaches its climax.