Saints toyed with the Tigers on Friday night. Riewoldt kicked 6 in another impressive display for the Yellow and Black. Milne (cant faark'n stand him) had a night out for the Sinners with 5. Goddard was outstanding. Expect he collected the 3 Bronwlow votes.
The Blues did what we all expected. The weather kept em both honest, but the Dees are still a couple of years away from significant inroads. Gysberts looks handy. Played just the 2 games - worthy of Supercoach addition at $129K. Averaging 25 touches (and 90 plus Supercoach points).
The Crows gave Edwards the right send off. Good win for the Crows over Freo (pardon the pun). Not sure what that says about either side. Michael Barlow had 30 odd touches and kicked 3 goals for the Dockers. Hard to think he was running around for the VFL last year.
The Roos had just enough petrol tickets to hold off the Lions. Only a point the difference in the end - with a wobbly old kick from the boundary from Greenwood to give the Roos a much needed win. Tips the Lions out of the 8.
The Cats were made to earn the win over West Coast. Nic Nat did some freaky stuff. One passage had him kicking to himself, gathering and slotting it on the run from 40 metres. Love the big Fijian. Trouble was the Cats have got their tails up at the minute. A couple of passages of play through the middle and bang, bang, bang (3 goals). No Ling, Ottens, Corey, Hawkins, Scarlett. Geezus (...and they still won).
The Swans held out the Bombers to win by 8 points. Hille cost me a win in the Supercoach this week. A massive 9 points from the ruckman! Hear he has a hamstring injury that will keep him out for 2 - 3 weeks. Swans led by Jude Bolton. 11 clearances to the fella. That's guts.
The Hawks did enough against Port. Burgoyne the new lucky charm for the Hawks. He's played 4 games for the Hawks for 4 wins. Mind you - its been ugly, but they are chocolates none the less. Port look knackered.
In the MOTR - the Pies limped across the line against the Dogs. I recall saying something about percentage in the 3rd quarter. Seconds later Umpire Ray Chamberlain awarded consecutive 50's. Ahhh faark me Ray - just kick it for him I may have said!!! Had the head in the hands at the 23 min mark of the last quarter when the Dogs kicked 6 unanswered goals!
Luckily the siren came, followed by the song! Great to see the Igniter back in the team. His 3 goals along with Pendles 35 odd possessions (Robert Rose medalist if you dont mind) worthy of mention. DT had another impressive game. Medhurst didnt get a sniff and Fraser looks like he's aged dacades in the last 3yrs. Hopefully both better for the 120 mins. Lethal Lee Brown looked good. Even spread for the Pies!
Quite a few 50-50 games next week. Hawks v Crows, Tigers v Eagles, Freo v Saints. Good luck
Go Pies.
The Nipster
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