Round 8 - Bring on 2012

Yep, I'm already over 2011.  The only thing that keeps me going is the pitifulness of the Paaaaaah.  Of course that could change this weekend...

In the tips for round 7 we had 5 people getting a 7 from 8.  Not a bad effort when you consider the Crows got beaten by the Deeeees, the Suns beat the Lions and the Tigers beat the Dockers.  So we've got three people out in front now - Chris Pudd's hair transplants, nelson rocks, and Syneeeeeeee.  And it seems to be getting tighter by the week.  All good.

But it's all about Round 8 now, and the big game is the Cats v Pies.  Both teams at full strength bar Jolly.  Jolly is in my dream team so that shouldn't be a massive surprise to you all.  This is the first proper test for the Pies this year, and some would say the first real test for the Cats - although their win over the Dockers was a pretty good one.  I'll tip the Pies but dem Cats haven't dropped like a few of you thought - hopefully it will just be an absolute ripper of a game.

The Kangas take on the Dees on Saturday... hmmm have the Dees had their big win of the year?  Teams that respond like the Dees did sometimes also go through a massive loss the next week.  Plus they have injuries, and they lost that absolute THUG through suspension.  Shoulda been 6 weeks.  The Roos to get off the mat and win this one.  And OBVIOUSLY you can mark the Crows down for a win over the Suns.  AS IF we'd get beaten by another $hit team.  We seem to only get beaten by $hit teams though - I just wish there were better teams in the comp.

Lions n Bombers, Swans n Power... Well the Swans should smash the Paaaaaaaaaaaaaaathetic Paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, but I have a feeling the Lions may take it up to the Bombaaaaas who are just about to turn the corner and find themselves in poo-ville.

The Hawks take on the Saints... big game for both teams really.  People are saying the Sinners may have turned the corner, and the Hawks... well they haven't beaten much this year have they.  Toughest game of the round in my humble.  But then there is the Doggies n Tigers.  Surely the Doggies will be able to get over the Tigers?  If not then the Doggies are GONE 2011.  Finally the derby.  The Eagles are playing above themselves.  Or are they?  Have they beaten a decent team REALLY?  I haven't seen them actually beat a good team yet... the Dockers for mine.