This is particularly significant for the South Aussies as they are now a strong chance to win their first title.
This might just be the best group South Australia has ever had, and a number of their players have produced impressive performances in their opening couple of games.
Jared Polec showed his immense talent in week one, while ruckman Daniel Gorringe was outstanding last weekend, as were Sam Day, Sam Gray and Jamie Solly, who has booted 11 goals in two matches.
Vic Country last won the championships in 2003, but it has been very impressive to this point in scoring wins over Vic Metro and NSW/ACT.
So it seems that Vic Metro and Western Australia, who have won eight of the last 10 division one titles, might be competing for third and fourth positions this time around.
It is important to highlight that the championships are not only a path for players towards the draft. The competition is very much about the dream of winning a national title with your mates.
This weekend, division one teams will continue to work on their dreams as round three begins.
South Australia plays host to Vic Metro at Norwood on Saturday in what should be a great contest. The SA boys are very keen to win this one, although Metro is going in with plenty of confidence after its good win over Tasmania last weekend.
Vic Country will clash with WA at Subiaco on Sunday. The country boys are used to doing plenty of travel, so they should have no trouble handling the trip to Perth. Watch for Vic Country key forward Lucas Cook, a member of our AIS Academy, to continue his fine form.
