It Starts Here: Round 1

Busy Busy Busy... but the start is here.  And we're happier amigos for it.  Must say, I can't see what the fuss is re the sub.  You only bring them on if you have an injury.  Simple.  That is what they are supposed to be for.  They are REDUCING the number on the bench, and they are allowing each team to have an injury substitution.  If Coaches wanna try and use it differently... fine... but don't whinge if you bring off a fit dude and them someone gets injured.  That's not what it was for.

STFU.

So Round 1 busts open with so many tough picks it aint' funny.  But the first game ain't one of them - the Blues n Tigers.  The only reason this may be close is because Daaaaaaave has put the money down this week and backed the Blues... by a friggin margin.  Doctor Death.  Dave hasn't won a bet in 3 years, and when he won that one it was cos he accidentally picked the opposite team.  Dave's money SHOULD be safe though - the Blues by plenty.

The Cats n Sinners will be a bit closer.  Both are top four teams, but the funny thing is that whoever loses will be given a grilling next week.  Their clock will have ticked over once more... Sinners for mine but I may have changed that tip a cuppla times.

Not so the Pies/Paps.  50 tippers and 50 people have no doubt picked the Pies as their cert.  The Paps have no chance.  Meanwhile the same can be said of the Hawks cos they line up against the Mighty Mighty's in Adelaide.  The Crows are paying $2(!!!) - that is money for jam ladies and I expect a commission if you get on board that sweet lil gravy train.  The Crows will do it very comfortably.

The Lions n Dockers presents a tough lil nut to crack.  The Dockers have a lot of injuries, but the Lions are one of the spoon faves.  I have to pick the Dockers really but if you want an upset, this is it.  Then we have the Hirds v the Doggies.  I'm expecting Hirdy to open up the season with a career defining loss.  I can't wait to hear all about it monday.  The only question I have is will Hirdy even bother to lift the phone to his ear?  And if he does, will we see strings? PUPPET!!!

The Dees start as favorites against the Swans.  Am i missing something here?  The Swans will do it in a canter.  Double up the Swans ($2.20) with the Crows and you can feed yer family for the week.

And finally the Eagles n Roos.  Kerr eh?  Not much else to be said.  At home... first game of the year... well I'll stick with the home team but not with confidence.

Don't forget to hit save, and don't forget your Certainty!