Yes, I thought the continual small parcels being dropped on gaps...

Yes, I thought the continual small parcels being dropped on gaps below the market was due to the upcoming placement.
But now that option has expired it is apparent there is another motivation.

Either someone trying to accumulate hence keeping SP as weak as possible trying to coax out dumpers who cannot take it any longer, or a miffed shareholder doing it vindictively.

I don't really care which right now as to some degree it is irrelevant leading up to the actual results now the danger of a placement has passed.