I my experience, the best way to get into the finals of the comp is to avoid being in a heat with Rod or Paul!  Wotto is usually a good a opponant to draw though
Dave

Mate I save my 'B' games for the meets to make it fair for everyone 

And at least I dont use a 'band-aid' as an excuse for not entering the comp, mate Marcia Brady is tougher than you