Round 15: See Those Bombers F Up, Up

Choco! Well no, I didn't see that coming.  I mean we all knew it was probably Game Over at the end of 2010 but now?  Impressive.  I am just annoyed I didn't have that bet with PavPaaaaaaaa at the beginning of the year.  See, it is far easier to be cocky when yer winning.  Even when yer sitting 2 games out of the 8 and playing the top team next week.  My question is, why would you get Matty Primus as the interim coach when you have a perfectly good one in Laidley sitting on the bench.  OK, question asked, question answered.  Laidley.

As much as I 'hate' Port, the choco-meister was always good value and he had a good record.  Some minor Premierships indicating he had dragged the Colliwobbles with him, and then finally a Premiership.  What can ya say?  He'll be back - probably with Mr Sheedy at GWS.

Coaching career
Club
Years	Team	Gms	W	L	D	W%
1999–2010	Port Adelaide	259	146	111	2	56

Oh and they lost to the Pies friday night.  The only surprise in that result was that they actually led by 5 goals early on. No doubt there were some nervous moments amongst Pies fans... the standard death of a coach leads to an upset... but the reality is that the victory comes the FOLLOWING week... so watch out Doggies!

Making a late charge on 9th position are the Crows.  That's five weeks in a row ladies.  It's amazing what happens when you play crap teams and start getting players back from injury. According to the PSI on the Herald website - the 'playing strength indicator' - we are at 92%.  Which is bizarre when you consider we are down McLeod, wife beater, Knights, the Birdman and Mackay along with Hentchel and Otten.  I guess 7 players out of yer starting 18 is only 8% - we normally operate at 145% so thats cool.  Anyway, with that nearly full strength team we made hard work of the Beagles.  Tippett kicked 3 in the last.  Too easy.

As predicted, the Dockers decline continued.  Richmond on the rise were too good for a Purple Haze on the fall.  CaseyinUk - just the facts son, nothing but the facts.  Hope that 2011 is your year cos this one is over.

In the MOTR the Cats n Hawkers put on an absolute ripper of a game and I am sure that Ando will be ripping on the umpires.  Come on Ando - list their errors. Then remember the number of misses that the Hawks had in front of goal.  According to the PSI, the Hawks are at 94%.  They are missing Mitchell.  That is it.  Who the hell makes up this crap? He's not even the spiritual leader!  So the Hawks lost by 2 points but given they've won a few by similar margins they can't really complain.

LIttle Nicky Tearwoldt is complaining though cos a cuppla lions gave him some extra attention.  This from a team that contains Baker and Milney.  You are kidding me aren't you?  Seriously???  Lyons came out and said it was wrong... HELLO???? Tears of a Clown.  And that is why that won't win the flag. HTFU.

Sydney played out a nil all draw in the 3rd quarter agains the Roos but dominated possession thru the game to record a solid 30 point victory.  I changed my tip Saturday night to the Swans - thank F for that!  TRD was as bad as usual.  He is The Enigma.  Goodesy got some possessions but again was not great.  In fact both teams were not good in slippery conditions, but the Swans moved up to 6th on the back of it.  

The Blues were creamed by the Doggies.  B Hall managed 6 and still looks relatively in control, while the Dees got over the Hapless Hopeless Bombers.  7 weeks ago Daaaave said that he had underestimated Knightsy as coach.  No you didn't.  He may be the first coach to get a contract extension and get sacked in the same year! Gold!

The Ladder

Well 4 people got full points including yours truly and the Leader D Master.  He is now an amazing 7 points clear of the next spot.  But don't let that put you off because positions 2 thru to 10 are well and truly open.  They must be cos even I am not out of the running.

Side Comp

Well it was down to a pick between the Dees and Bombers, and only 2 picked the Dees - Asylum Seeker and the Horseboy. So it's up to $40 and a choice between the Pies n Saints.  

Round 15

Kicking off with the Crows n Cats, this is one of the 4 games that are tough as, left for the Crows.  Win and they remain a show at getting smashed in the first round of the finals.  Lose and they get a better draft pick 2011.  I'll tip the Crows, you tip the Cats.  While the Hawks will bash the Lions for lil nicky, the undoubted MOTR is the Pies v the Sinners.  90k at the MCG?  Big game.  Tough to pick.  I'm leaning towards the Pies - Riewoldt still underdone.  But will wait on team selection to toss my coin.

Bombers n Eagles.  Surely the Bombers will win this, and maybe even Dave will pick them?  maybe not. But possibly the trickiest pick of the week is the Replacement Coach game.  Doggies v Paps.  Personally I can't tip the Paps away from home even with the vagaries of new coaching staff, but you could do worse than pick them.  

The Blues host the Swans in what will make the winner safer and the loser vulnerable.  Dunno... heart says Swans, head says...  and the Tigers v Roos??? jeez there are some tough games going.  Well you can safely tip the Dockers over Melbourne but only cos it's at the Subi.