Round 4: Upset City.

Hidy Ho Folks! Yes, it is a little late but better than never. I was back in ye ole town of Adelaide for the weekend as it was my lil Sister's 21st. Ah bless. It was a Western theme, but I didn't go dressed as a bogan. I went as Tumbleweed while Mrs Horseboy did the Cactus thing. It was a resplendent evening where a beer or three was drunk and I saw absolutely no footy apart from Friday nights game, but that won't stop me from passing judgement.

It was a weekend for upsets ladymen. I was a happy chappy having placed some $ on the Swans (too easy - $2.15? yer kidding me eh?), but the biggest upset of the weekend surely was the Cats victory over the Crows? I tell you what, the Cats are a lucky team. They're lucky they have Ablett, Selwood, Corey, Chappers, Ugling, Bartel, Varcoe, Enright... I'll stop there - you get the picture. They are BLOODY lucky. ANY team would win with them running around. Try winning a game of footy when you have Lewis Roberts-Thompson running around for you, let alone win a Premiership - THAT is winning against the odds. I think they need to start handicapping teams, and LRT would be the dirt in the saddlebag.

Now, some of you may be wondering what happened to Horseboys tips on the weekend - cos yours truly is down in Oztips as having picked the Cats over his beloved Crows. Well, I must come clean. My finger slipped when I tipped. Simple. OK? Move on.

On friday night the Lions took on the Pies. What happened? The Lions were cruising it in and then next thing ya know, I look up at the Pies are even. Funny ole game. Eddie will find something to tear up over though no doubt. How good is Rich though? Very. In Melbourne a bunch of players ran around in a poo guernsey and were beaten by the Power. I'm not one for making excuses for other teams - I generally leave that to the Big Hitters (MadJacob), but let's be honest here Paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa fans, the Hawks have more than half their best players out, so stop yer wa-hooing. If you can't beat half a Hawthorn team, you are even more rubbish than I thought. You are 2 from 4 after a dream draw. That tome of newspaper literaturs - the Sunday Mail - described the win as Port's best ever. Oh lordy. If that is true then god knows what you've been doing for the last few years. Pav, I still feel safe ;)

Over in the West the Purple Malaise scored 4.4 for the entire game and managed to contain the Sinners to under 20 goals. They played above expectations. Mark Harvey believes this is good solid preparation for his young players, cos there is nothing worse than expecting to win. See, THAT is what has got the Cats into trouble in recent years - too much winning. And luck. Cos the Cats never had to play with Dean Solomon in the team.

The Roos got home over the Bombers - just to annoy all tippers - and the Eagles beat the Doggies, apparently playing well. Finally, the Tigers. HA. oh I shouldn't take pleasure in other teams complete and utter failure but it IS funny innit? Poor ole Tezza. Will Benny-Boy come back to save them this week?

The Ladder
Tipping was a tough gig this week, and 6 from 8 was the max - well done to beandmor, dean rba and lady of the west for managing that. Overall it is that loyal servant of the Power - PavPaaaaaah leading by a point. Where others saw a wall of second string soft easy-option taking players, he saw a unit good enough to be the Hawthorn Reserves.

In the side comp we are down to 16 in the chase for what is up to $50. Many options caused people to fail on the weekend, but the Hawks took the most out. Whoops.

In the ponyboy ladder for the little leaguers, D Master and hschafer are duking it our for supremacy at the top. But only 2 point seperates the 5 tippers.

Round 5
It's all taking shape eh? Well... not really. But the Paaah finally have a proper test on friday night, hosting the Sinners. Pav, if the Paaaah beat the Sinners, I will stop bagging them. For a week.

In the traditional ANZAC day clash, the Bombers take on the Pies. These games are always hard tough affairs even when the Bombers are playing crap so it'll be worth watchin. The Pies will be favorites but dare I say the smart money may be on the Bombers.

Down in the Land of 2 heads and 23 digits, the Hawks will show that even half a team is better than a travelling brood of eagles, while the Dockers are a smokey against the Swans. It IS hard to pick them though. And then cometh the Tigers. Another possible smokey. Can they keep losing? The Roos are a team that can hand victory to anyone. Hmmm... logic and form say North will beat the Tigers but then where is the logic in videotaping chickens doing things to eachother and posting it on the net? These are the questions...

Geelong should be too good for the Lions, and the Doggies will be angry after their loss to the Eagles - they'll beat the Bluebaggers. Finally the Crows will get back on track against the RAMPANT demons.

Any questions...