Man that was a good game! I am of course referring to the Richmond v Hawkers game on Saturday afternoon. $3.40 the Marics were paying and if you didn't get on board you have only yourself to blame cos Nostra-Horseboy told you the future in last weeks write up. The fact I didn't actually friggin tip them is an aside. DAMNIT! Yep I fell for the ole Daaaaave 'I am a winner either way' Cassell routine. What a load a paffffft.
The other DAMNIT was me looking at my tips halfway through the very obvious victory by the Sinners over the NoGoodes and seeing I had somehow tipped the Swans. What the huck was I thinking with that one? The Swans best player isnt just their best player, they are completely useless without him. Is there a team in the comp more reliant on one player than the Swans?
[Tip: the answer is No]
But the biggest DAMNIT was of course seeing the Mighty Mighties lose to the other Pie-Scum. In what was a great game for the first three quarters, it was just gonna require a small break to go one way for the game to turn. That break turned out to be Keeffe's leg. Ype, by getting rid of that FREELOADER they were themselves all of a sudden FREED to run away with the game in the last quarter. How useless does he feel now? Seriously. Timeline: Before break. Close. Crows just not converting opportunities. After break. Boom. Pies run away with a cuppla goals. Tick Tick Boom. Evolution is Action. Keeffe you were the anchor tied to the feet of the Pies. No wonder they aren't going to spend any time trying to get you back on the field this year. Welcome to the Jungle Mudda!.
Elsewhere the Pussies continued to look a bit down but got home over the Doggies. The dogs are a team that won't go anywhere this year but they will lose with some grunt and should finish mid table.
Speaking of which, the Roos got home over the lions but not without trying for a repeat of last week. And the overrated Blues kept it close for 3 quarters with The Worst Team of The Century. The Dees are the only team not talking about premierships this year but the Blues struggled to get away and that's not so good eh Falcs?
Worst Game of The Year honours went to the Derby. If you listed the worst 10 games of the last ten years they would all feature Ross Lyon as coach or assistant. Fact. At the start of the year I said the Dockers were an unknown proposition because of Lyon. Now we know the Dockers experiment is already over. Bang. The Eagles continue to roll on. Bang.
Surprisingly the Suns and Giants lost.
YAWNS
Tippers
The Tiggers win stopped most people's chances of a perfect round, with 4 people tipping 8 - Chooka Trent, Judds and Gordos. Still leading the way despite a pathetic pittman of a performance (6 from 9 DAMNIT) is Horseboy. Speaking of Pittman, I actually graduated next to Pittman. Coming to a trivia night near you soon.
In the streak mr Bailey continues his peasantish approach by just tipping the really obvious ones and letting the rest us fail with the odd misstep. Good work.
That's what you can do when you are leading by a couple.
Round 10
First up is the mid-table clash of the century. The Sinners v the Tiggers. Just 4 weeks ago this was a battle to stay above Port, but all of a sudden both teams are up and running - literally. The Sinners have some pace and the Tiggers are attacking like there's no tomorrow. No suprise that the week I got bid of Baby Jack Riewoldt he suddenly kicked 6 goals. Bastard. It is still hard to pick the Tiggers - they have history.
The Hawks have a must-win game against the Roos. I can't see them losing this one - too much on the line - And the Roos will descend further into the mire of mediocrity... Meanwhile the Dockers have been copping it over in the west after their pathetic last cuppla weeks. There will be a few changes in the team to play the Crows. 50/50 but of course I'll tip the Crows. But only because they will win.
Another tricky one is the Paps hosting the Blues. What? Yes I know... THAT is how far the Blues have fallen. This is actually a danger game for them. Can't really tip the Tealscum but it wouldn't surprise and I would laugh. Equally dangerous is Sydney playing the Doggies at the SCG on Sunday. The Swans need to win, but the Doggies have that kind of dodgy game that may take it to the Swans. The NoGoodes need to find some spark. I suggest setting fire to LRT's helmet preferably while he is wearing it. Swans should win.
In the obvious games Geelong to beat GWS, Piescum kill the Suns, Bombers the Heart of Peas, and Drugs to beat the Lions.
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Round 8 - Thrills n Kills
Ahhh the Mighty Mighty's! I think we all know that there were a cuppola happy campers in this here tipping comp after the weekends SMASHING of the Bluebaggers on the weekend. Loyalty has its own rewards - something WildJohnny may not know about after he picked the Pies over his supposedly beloved Cats. Apparently it was a game of low skill but it was pretty close in the end and there is no excuse not to pick yer own team in a 50/50! The ends does not justify the means my son!
There were two not so happy campers after the DEMOLITION that was the Crows v Blues - Chris Judds Chrome Dome and The Falcon. The latter drawn to question if Daaaaaave had picked the Blues before suggesting the game was an abortion... No no Mr Falcon... The game was a beautiful loving passionate embrace followed by conception that even Tony Abbott would approve of, and then a delightfully wonderful birth... mind you the Blues chances of a Top Two finish this year were indeed completely f'd by the end of it so I can see where you are coming from... And with Murphy joining Carazzo on the sidelines it should be an interesting month or so coming up.
That said, their next game is against the Dees and they are pure rubbish so they can pretty much rest the entire team. Can you really see the Dees beating anyone? You could give the entire team a set of machete's and their attack still couldn't penetrate butter. That was the worst game played by an AFL team since... hmm hang on... the Dees v the Cats last year...? I can tell you right now that if they were playing the Suns or Giants I wouldn't be putting my money on the Dees...
No surprises with the West Drugged Beagles win over the Sinners or the Hawkers over the Dockers. The haze tried to bore everyone to death for the first quarter before falling over faster than Leroy Jetta in a zephyr. Speaking of which, on Saturday night the Bombers and Tiggers played in the first meaningful Reamtime at the G ever, and scarily enough the Tiggers looked pretty handy. Without a doubt they are the best team out of the 8 (7) and could consider themselves unlucky to have had a tough draw. The Bombers played well (ugh) and are still equal top of the table with the MIGHTY MIGHTY's and Druggo's.
How good was the Paps win? 32 points down, 13 minutes into the last quarter and BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG... Oh my! Yeah I hate that filthy bunch a ugg boot wearing scrubbers but it was pretty funny seeing the Roos die in the butt. What the hell happened? Schultz kicked 7 chiko rolls and left the shinboners with nothing but tears my friends... Damn that was funny :) Seriously.
Oh, the Suns and Giants lost. Apparently that means that the Doggies and Lions are back on the winning path. Technically ok but come on...
Tipping
There were 7 tippers who managed 8 from 9's with Port and Adelaide's wins confounding them in equal amounts. They rise up the table but Horseboy is still king of the county courtesy of a 7 (missing the first two games of the round). Oh, and I have found the setting that changes the rankings to be overall position rather than the way it was... not 100% convinced on it either but it is probably better.
In the streak comp, Owen Bailey is taking the cautious approach - as he can. He is leading on 22 in a row with Falcon and Tom Rosewall still alive on 19. Don't forget that you do automatically restart if you get one wrong so don't stop putting your tips in.
Round 9
Some big games, some not so big games, but it's still a very open ladder at the moment so you wouldn't want to drop a game yer favorite for. Witness the Cats v the Bulldogs. Not sure who WildJohnny will go for but the Cats should win comfortably and if they don't, it's goodnight nurse.
If you are looking for an upset this week, my pick is the Tigers over the Hawks. I think they are a red hot go and have picked em as well as putting a friendly tenner down at $3.40. That's not a slight on the Hawks, I'm just thinking that the Tigers are due to convert effort into reward. OK it is a slight on the Hawks.
The Paps travel to the Gold Coast in what should be the game of the season. Two teams with nothing to play for at a ground where there will be no supporters. Awesome. The Paps were the Suns first victim last year but I can't see history repeating. If it does, Mich Rucci will have that knife drawn again. The Swans travel to Melbourne to play the Sinners. If the Sinners win then they are back in with a shot at the eight. If the Swans lose then their ability to play without Goodes is further questioned. Ok, confirmed. Hmmm. Are the Saints playing better? Flip a coin... when in doubt, go the home team... although they did play in the West on Sunday. Shizer. Tough call.
Ditto is the Saturday night blockbuster... the Crows re the Pies. Pre-season the Crows walloped the Pies on their way to NAB Cup Glory. Ahh the memories. The Pies are going ok but lose the Fatman and Reid. The Crows don't have Walker. The bandwagon is starting to roll... remember the Eagles in 2011? It's a game the Crows probably should win and that makes it dangerous. Dangerfield to lead the Mighty's to victory... but those odds for the Pies look a bit too juicy to be real.
Not so tough is the Bombers against the Giants. Apparently the Bombers had this labelled as a bye on their calender. Well they weren't far wrong and as we head deeped into the year you can expect to see the losses get bigger. 100 points to the Bombouts.
In a game of who gives, the Roos host the Lions. Whatever. Carlton play the Dees. Won't that be fun to watch? And there is the Western Derby. Darby. Whatever it is. Those wacky sandgropers. The team thats down wins these games right? Well I can't see that happening this time around and my money is on the Drugs to beat the Purple Haze.
There were two not so happy campers after the DEMOLITION that was the Crows v Blues - Chris Judds Chrome Dome and The Falcon. The latter drawn to question if Daaaaaave had picked the Blues before suggesting the game was an abortion... No no Mr Falcon... The game was a beautiful loving passionate embrace followed by conception that even Tony Abbott would approve of, and then a delightfully wonderful birth... mind you the Blues chances of a Top Two finish this year were indeed completely f'd by the end of it so I can see where you are coming from... And with Murphy joining Carazzo on the sidelines it should be an interesting month or so coming up.
That said, their next game is against the Dees and they are pure rubbish so they can pretty much rest the entire team. Can you really see the Dees beating anyone? You could give the entire team a set of machete's and their attack still couldn't penetrate butter. That was the worst game played by an AFL team since... hmm hang on... the Dees v the Cats last year...? I can tell you right now that if they were playing the Suns or Giants I wouldn't be putting my money on the Dees...
How good was the Paps win? 32 points down, 13 minutes into the last quarter and BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG... Oh my! Yeah I hate that filthy bunch a ugg boot wearing scrubbers but it was pretty funny seeing the Roos die in the butt. What the hell happened? Schultz kicked 7 chiko rolls and left the shinboners with nothing but tears my friends... Damn that was funny :) Seriously.
Oh, the Suns and Giants lost. Apparently that means that the Doggies and Lions are back on the winning path. Technically ok but come on...
Tipping
There were 7 tippers who managed 8 from 9's with Port and Adelaide's wins confounding them in equal amounts. They rise up the table but Horseboy is still king of the county courtesy of a 7 (missing the first two games of the round). Oh, and I have found the setting that changes the rankings to be overall position rather than the way it was... not 100% convinced on it either but it is probably better.
In the streak comp, Owen Bailey is taking the cautious approach - as he can. He is leading on 22 in a row with Falcon and Tom Rosewall still alive on 19. Don't forget that you do automatically restart if you get one wrong so don't stop putting your tips in.
Round 9
Some big games, some not so big games, but it's still a very open ladder at the moment so you wouldn't want to drop a game yer favorite for. Witness the Cats v the Bulldogs. Not sure who WildJohnny will go for but the Cats should win comfortably and if they don't, it's goodnight nurse.
If you are looking for an upset this week, my pick is the Tigers over the Hawks. I think they are a red hot go and have picked em as well as putting a friendly tenner down at $3.40. That's not a slight on the Hawks, I'm just thinking that the Tigers are due to convert effort into reward. OK it is a slight on the Hawks.
The Paps travel to the Gold Coast in what should be the game of the season. Two teams with nothing to play for at a ground where there will be no supporters. Awesome. The Paps were the Suns first victim last year but I can't see history repeating. If it does, Mich Rucci will have that knife drawn again. The Swans travel to Melbourne to play the Sinners. If the Sinners win then they are back in with a shot at the eight. If the Swans lose then their ability to play without Goodes is further questioned. Ok, confirmed. Hmmm. Are the Saints playing better? Flip a coin... when in doubt, go the home team... although they did play in the West on Sunday. Shizer. Tough call.
Ditto is the Saturday night blockbuster... the Crows re the Pies. Pre-season the Crows walloped the Pies on their way to NAB Cup Glory. Ahh the memories. The Pies are going ok but lose the Fatman and Reid. The Crows don't have Walker. The bandwagon is starting to roll... remember the Eagles in 2011? It's a game the Crows probably should win and that makes it dangerous. Dangerfield to lead the Mighty's to victory... but those odds for the Pies look a bit too juicy to be real.
Not so tough is the Bombers against the Giants. Apparently the Bombers had this labelled as a bye on their calender. Well they weren't far wrong and as we head deeped into the year you can expect to see the losses get bigger. 100 points to the Bombouts.
In a game of who gives, the Roos host the Lions. Whatever. Carlton play the Dees. Won't that be fun to watch? And there is the Western Derby. Darby. Whatever it is. Those wacky sandgropers. The team thats down wins these games right? Well I can't see that happening this time around and my money is on the Drugs to beat the Purple Haze.
Monday, 14 May 2012
Round 7: Giant Killers?
Ahhhh Richo You are a genius! A cuppla years back he sidled up to me at the local down in St Kilda and discussed his theory about taller goal posts causing an optical illusion that caused him to miss goals from 12 metres out straight in front. He said it was the Muller-Lyer Illusion. It may be true but when I told him he needed to take a good hard look at himself lest people make fun, he started to look all mopey. But I still let him take a photo of us together under the proviso he didn't Facebook it.
Typical - I found he LIED - he couldn't resist a lil Horseboy on his Facebook.
Well it came as no real surprise to me that he tried to float the idea with BT halfway through the second quarter of the Sinners and Sturt game on Monday night. RICHO! DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND SHUT UP! YOU SOUND LIKE YOU WERE WHEN YOU PLAYED THE GAME ie a JOKE!!
RICHO's nonsensical diatribe aside, the Sinners took it to Sturt and actually beat them. It aint often I enjoy seeing Milney take it to a team cos basically he is a knob, but on this occasion the Double Blues were just a bit too cocky and BANG... KAPOW... Get back in your box Bluebaggers and while yer at it, give us back our guernsey. The mighty Double Blues OWN THAT THING so piss off.
It has got pretty tight at the top eh? It's starting to feel more like who isn't equal top of the table. Actually wipe that cos the Dees are definitely not at the top of the table. In fact they are playing so bad that right now I am guessing Guy McKenna can't wait to play them. Who picked the Dees for bottom? Surely there were some who knew that the old firm of Sheeeeeeeds and Choc would combine well with da yoof of Cornes, Brogan and Macdonald. Genius. Actually no one picked the Dees for bottom. But the Suns had SFA in hand to take the Giants on, looking much like their coach did when I saw him finish off last years Gold Coast Marathon in the time it takes to finish a one day international. Embarrassing but that's what happens when yer borne with the nut of blood.
Daaaaave is of course pretty happy with his beloved bombers. He may even have tipped em. The fact the drug sniffers were without most of their forward line and nicnat was of no consequence in his mind because apparently the bombers have 12 injuries. Dave - the mini leaguers and assorted absolute rubbish on your injury list doesn't count. Still they won and won well. A bit like the Mighty Mighty's over the Cats! GO YOU GOOD THINGS! But yes the Cats ain't what they used to be... And Walker has now been rubbed out for NOTHING... Bluddy rubbish.
The Tigger bandwagon has started but lets be honest, the Swans without Goodes are indeed no good. Nuff said.
The Roos showed they are an ordinary bunch of footballers which is no surprise. Over the last five years the Roos have been the team to cost me more tips than anyone - they win when they shouldn't and lose all they should win. Everyday I love them less and less. They made the Dogs look good and that is no mean feat. A bit like the Power made the Dockers look good and the Lions made the Pies look like Premiership contenders.
Tipping
In the tipping 6 from 9 was the best anyone could do - 8 tippers getting that - and despite da Horseboy not being one of them he opened up a 2 point lead at the top - clear of 7 other contenders to the throne.
In the Streak comp Owen Bailey leads the way with 20 - that's pretty damn impressive! But then if you tip the Blues as a dead cert you get what you pay for... A dud.
Round 8
With it this tight in the top 14, it is safe to say that every game is important and no different this week. It starts with the Grand Final Replay - the Pies v the Cats. On current form you go the Pies but don't forget the pies played the lions while the Cats played the Mighty's - the Cats will show something and rebound cos if they don't then I really think it is the end of an era - lucky the Scott boy got a Premiership while he could.
The Paps host the Roos - two teams that could merge and still have no one show up. At home I am tipping the Paps but that just means the Roos will win. The Hawks play the Haze in tassie in another middle of the table clash. The Dockers have had an extremely heavy travel schedule over the last few weeks - too much and the Hawks will win by 3-5 goals, while the Swans will win without Goodes. Cos they are playing the Dees. Ditto the Dogs over the Suns.
Dreamtime at the G actually means something this year but the Dons should have too much - comfortably. Tis a chance for the Tiggers to stand up and show us though. The Crows will continue their run and the Blues will continue theirs, while the Giants must be a chance over the Lions - but would you pick em? No.
Finally the injury hit Beagles play against the born again Saints. Cant imagine the Sinners can manage it over west.
Well it came as no real surprise to me that he tried to float the idea with BT halfway through the second quarter of the Sinners and Sturt game on Monday night. RICHO! DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND SHUT UP! YOU SOUND LIKE YOU WERE WHEN YOU PLAYED THE GAME ie a JOKE!!
RICHO's nonsensical diatribe aside, the Sinners took it to Sturt and actually beat them. It aint often I enjoy seeing Milney take it to a team cos basically he is a knob, but on this occasion the Double Blues were just a bit too cocky and BANG... KAPOW... Get back in your box Bluebaggers and while yer at it, give us back our guernsey. The mighty Double Blues OWN THAT THING so piss off.
It has got pretty tight at the top eh? It's starting to feel more like who isn't equal top of the table. Actually wipe that cos the Dees are definitely not at the top of the table. In fact they are playing so bad that right now I am guessing Guy McKenna can't wait to play them. Who picked the Dees for bottom? Surely there were some who knew that the old firm of Sheeeeeeeds and Choc would combine well with da yoof of Cornes, Brogan and Macdonald. Genius. Actually no one picked the Dees for bottom. But the Suns had SFA in hand to take the Giants on, looking much like their coach did when I saw him finish off last years Gold Coast Marathon in the time it takes to finish a one day international. Embarrassing but that's what happens when yer borne with the nut of blood.
Daaaaave is of course pretty happy with his beloved bombers. He may even have tipped em. The fact the drug sniffers were without most of their forward line and nicnat was of no consequence in his mind because apparently the bombers have 12 injuries. Dave - the mini leaguers and assorted absolute rubbish on your injury list doesn't count. Still they won and won well. A bit like the Mighty Mighty's over the Cats! GO YOU GOOD THINGS! But yes the Cats ain't what they used to be... And Walker has now been rubbed out for NOTHING... Bluddy rubbish.
The Tigger bandwagon has started but lets be honest, the Swans without Goodes are indeed no good. Nuff said.
The Roos showed they are an ordinary bunch of footballers which is no surprise. Over the last five years the Roos have been the team to cost me more tips than anyone - they win when they shouldn't and lose all they should win. Everyday I love them less and less. They made the Dogs look good and that is no mean feat. A bit like the Power made the Dockers look good and the Lions made the Pies look like Premiership contenders.
Tipping
In the tipping 6 from 9 was the best anyone could do - 8 tippers getting that - and despite da Horseboy not being one of them he opened up a 2 point lead at the top - clear of 7 other contenders to the throne.
In the Streak comp Owen Bailey leads the way with 20 - that's pretty damn impressive! But then if you tip the Blues as a dead cert you get what you pay for... A dud.
Round 8
With it this tight in the top 14, it is safe to say that every game is important and no different this week. It starts with the Grand Final Replay - the Pies v the Cats. On current form you go the Pies but don't forget the pies played the lions while the Cats played the Mighty's - the Cats will show something and rebound cos if they don't then I really think it is the end of an era - lucky the Scott boy got a Premiership while he could.
The Paps host the Roos - two teams that could merge and still have no one show up. At home I am tipping the Paps but that just means the Roos will win. The Hawks play the Haze in tassie in another middle of the table clash. The Dockers have had an extremely heavy travel schedule over the last few weeks - too much and the Hawks will win by 3-5 goals, while the Swans will win without Goodes. Cos they are playing the Dees. Ditto the Dogs over the Suns.
Dreamtime at the G actually means something this year but the Dons should have too much - comfortably. Tis a chance for the Tiggers to stand up and show us though. The Crows will continue their run and the Blues will continue theirs, while the Giants must be a chance over the Lions - but would you pick em? No.
Finally the injury hit Beagles play against the born again Saints. Cant imagine the Sinners can manage it over west.
What Can't He Do?
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Sunday, 6 May 2012
Round 6 - What A Yawn
Some weeks inspire. Some weeks do not. When the bottom six play in separate games chances are yer in for the latter.
So in a state of sickness I sat down on Saturday thinking ok... I won't be doing much today so I will watch the footy... I have missed it for a few weeks so it is time to immerse myself back into the greatest game on earth... And I am confronted with Essendon v the Lions and Geelong v the Deesgracefuls. F**K. Has there been a crappier round of football in the last twenty years? I think not. And has there been a worse ending to a round of footy than Eddie Maguire interviewing Ricky Nixon? Tool. Number. One.
So no surprises that the Bombers smashed the Lions. The Lions are only gonna stay out of the bottom 4 because the bottom 4 are so crap. The only surprise with the Cats n Dees was that the win was so small. And yes Selwood is in my dream team - as captain... selfish bastard.
Speaking of which - what do these names have in common? Selwood, Nic-nat, Bock, Ablett, Goodes. Yes that is right - they are all in my Dream Team. Unbelievable. What is the story? fark. And Goodsey out for 6 weeks! Are the Swans as reliant on him as we all think? He single-handedly won the game for them against the Hawks and nearly did against the Mighty's...
The Filthy Dirty Ones took their time but beat the Dogs - Brizza Harris seemingly back in form - and the Eagles made similarly hard work of the Roos. Another 2 sets of opposition that will not make the 8 though. Another yawn. The Free-Kick-Eagles stay on top and dont look like losing it in the next few weeks despite injuries to key forwards.
The blues ended up spanking the Giants - although they seemed to make hard work of it for the first half and only ran over the top after Brogan and Setanta injured themselves. Gibbs is turning into Mr Soft-C*ck - he was slightly touched in the side at one stage and fell to the ground in a way that would make an italian soccer player blush. Ahhh it is going to be a disappointing year for the Judds when they fail. And they will.
OK I thought the Paps would be up for a battle against the Tiggers but they were pretty useless. Actually they were awful. I saw the stats on their 2nd quarter and I'm not sure if two teams were playing footy. The Tiggers were only just better than pretty useless mind you. The Lesser Riewoldt continues to show 2010 was an aberration in the same way that 2008 was an aberration with the Hawks.
Speaking of which... yes it appears we all bought it re the Hawks this year - 'it' being a furphy. Yes they have Buddy, yes they have Cyril (great highlights package although I'm not convinced he is the most consistent thing going around), but do they have enough to be there at the pointy end? I am starting to think their midfield is a bit old... A bit slow...Hodgey's days are coming to a close... Yes they beat the Sinners but koshitsme kicked 5 goals - that says a bit about their defence no?
There were two decent games though. First the Suns nearly pulled off the best win of the last few years when they went down to the purple ones by 7 points. That was with no Bock (gone for the year damnit), no Ablett, no Rischitelli, no Swallow for a bit. Damnit the Suns deserved to win. That probably says as much about the Dockers as the Suns effort though.
And then of course the Crows managed to hold on against a fast finishing Swans and a rampant umpiring fraternity. Is there some rule where if Goodesy is near the ball and doesn't get it, it has to be a free kick to him? Buddy v Goodesy - Compare and Contrast in 500 words. Still, we got home in the end...
In the tipping it is all pretty tight with yours truly staying LOYAL to the MIGHTIES but sadly picking the Paps to cost myself a perfect round. While most others mistakenly thought the Swans had a prayer, so Kermie and Horseboy lead the way with a lot of people not far behind.
In the streak comp Owen Bailey still leads the way now on 18 wins, two clear of Mr Murray and The Falcon. Plenty of time...
Round 7 picks it up a bit thankfully, kicking off with... Oh... Hmmm the Dees v Hawks. If only they merged back in th day eh? I can smell an upset here... pffft no I can't. Hawks by a percentage boost.
The Mighties host the Pussies the next day and you are all welcome to tip the Cats, but it is clear they aren't quite firing yet so I will happily tip the Crows as we continue the march to September! Boo-Yeah!
Next up is a battle between not only the two teams everyone picked for bottom, but also the two teams with major injury worries - the Giants v the Suns. The suns really should win given a twelve month headstart but the Giants may just get home... Interesting game. No seriously. Not sure who I will pick yet...
Richmond play the swans down in Melbourne and if the Tiggers have improved then they should be looking to win this game - especially now that Goodesy is out. But will you tip them? It does go against the grain.
The Pies will smash the Lions in the Buckley Cup, but in the bombers v eagles game, once again if the Bombers are as good as they keep telling us, they have to beat the eagles who are without 5 of their forwards. Much like the Tiggers, it's hard to pick the Hirds in a challenge.
The Roos will beat the doggies in a who cares battle while the Blues should easily account for the Sinners and the haze must beat the Paps if they are to have any chance of making the 8 this year. They will win but they won't make the 8.
So in a state of sickness I sat down on Saturday thinking ok... I won't be doing much today so I will watch the footy... I have missed it for a few weeks so it is time to immerse myself back into the greatest game on earth... And I am confronted with Essendon v the Lions and Geelong v the Deesgracefuls. F**K. Has there been a crappier round of football in the last twenty years? I think not. And has there been a worse ending to a round of footy than Eddie Maguire interviewing Ricky Nixon? Tool. Number. One.
So no surprises that the Bombers smashed the Lions. The Lions are only gonna stay out of the bottom 4 because the bottom 4 are so crap. The only surprise with the Cats n Dees was that the win was so small. And yes Selwood is in my dream team - as captain... selfish bastard.
Speaking of which - what do these names have in common? Selwood, Nic-nat, Bock, Ablett, Goodes. Yes that is right - they are all in my Dream Team. Unbelievable. What is the story? fark. And Goodsey out for 6 weeks! Are the Swans as reliant on him as we all think? He single-handedly won the game for them against the Hawks and nearly did against the Mighty's...
The Filthy Dirty Ones took their time but beat the Dogs - Brizza Harris seemingly back in form - and the Eagles made similarly hard work of the Roos. Another 2 sets of opposition that will not make the 8 though. Another yawn. The Free-Kick-Eagles stay on top and dont look like losing it in the next few weeks despite injuries to key forwards.
The blues ended up spanking the Giants - although they seemed to make hard work of it for the first half and only ran over the top after Brogan and Setanta injured themselves. Gibbs is turning into Mr Soft-C*ck - he was slightly touched in the side at one stage and fell to the ground in a way that would make an italian soccer player blush. Ahhh it is going to be a disappointing year for the Judds when they fail. And they will.
OK I thought the Paps would be up for a battle against the Tiggers but they were pretty useless. Actually they were awful. I saw the stats on their 2nd quarter and I'm not sure if two teams were playing footy. The Tiggers were only just better than pretty useless mind you. The Lesser Riewoldt continues to show 2010 was an aberration in the same way that 2008 was an aberration with the Hawks.
Speaking of which... yes it appears we all bought it re the Hawks this year - 'it' being a furphy. Yes they have Buddy, yes they have Cyril (great highlights package although I'm not convinced he is the most consistent thing going around), but do they have enough to be there at the pointy end? I am starting to think their midfield is a bit old... A bit slow...Hodgey's days are coming to a close... Yes they beat the Sinners but koshitsme kicked 5 goals - that says a bit about their defence no?
There were two decent games though. First the Suns nearly pulled off the best win of the last few years when they went down to the purple ones by 7 points. That was with no Bock (gone for the year damnit), no Ablett, no Rischitelli, no Swallow for a bit. Damnit the Suns deserved to win. That probably says as much about the Dockers as the Suns effort though.
And then of course the Crows managed to hold on against a fast finishing Swans and a rampant umpiring fraternity. Is there some rule where if Goodesy is near the ball and doesn't get it, it has to be a free kick to him? Buddy v Goodesy - Compare and Contrast in 500 words. Still, we got home in the end...
In the tipping it is all pretty tight with yours truly staying LOYAL to the MIGHTIES but sadly picking the Paps to cost myself a perfect round. While most others mistakenly thought the Swans had a prayer, so Kermie and Horseboy lead the way with a lot of people not far behind.
In the streak comp Owen Bailey still leads the way now on 18 wins, two clear of Mr Murray and The Falcon. Plenty of time...
Round 7 picks it up a bit thankfully, kicking off with... Oh... Hmmm the Dees v Hawks. If only they merged back in th day eh? I can smell an upset here... pffft no I can't. Hawks by a percentage boost.
The Mighties host the Pussies the next day and you are all welcome to tip the Cats, but it is clear they aren't quite firing yet so I will happily tip the Crows as we continue the march to September! Boo-Yeah!
Next up is a battle between not only the two teams everyone picked for bottom, but also the two teams with major injury worries - the Giants v the Suns. The suns really should win given a twelve month headstart but the Giants may just get home... Interesting game. No seriously. Not sure who I will pick yet...
Richmond play the swans down in Melbourne and if the Tiggers have improved then they should be looking to win this game - especially now that Goodesy is out. But will you tip them? It does go against the grain.
The Pies will smash the Lions in the Buckley Cup, but in the bombers v eagles game, once again if the Bombers are as good as they keep telling us, they have to beat the eagles who are without 5 of their forwards. Much like the Tiggers, it's hard to pick the Hirds in a challenge.
The Roos will beat the doggies in a who cares battle while the Blues should easily account for the Sinners and the haze must beat the Paps if they are to have any chance of making the 8 this year. They will win but they won't make the 8.
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
BACK!
Yes I am. Thanks to The Falcon for providing some stimulating ripartee in my absence. While I was strolling around the US I stopped in at Boston to do the marathon and it was approximately 48C (yes, it is getting hotter every time I tell people). Hence the world was exposed to Horseboy in a singlet. This is not something that happens often so for your viewing pleasure here is some dude jumping up and down on the spot while listening to Pantera through imaginary headphones.
The internet is a wonderful things, and in my absence I heard that Dane Swan has been porking up! My lord... seriously. Mr Fatty has come to town. Doesn't he realise how bad those tatts are going to look with a potbelly and saggy arms? So while I was State-side (as they say) I visited the Arizona training camp that the Pies (who ate all tha) had been going to, and discovered exactly why he was so friggin phat. It's cos he had been taking dietary tips off Simply Sara! No... seriously... have a look at what goes into her macaroni salad and tell me if that doesn't set up some alarm bells...
Ah yes. I can now see who did indeed eat all the macaroni.
Anyway, round 6 this week and Falco has provided the winners, but realistically you are listening to a man sitting in THIRTEENTH, so if you listen to him, you deserve to finish on the scrapheap. So lets get serious. First up, yes, the Dogs are crap and the Pies should indeed cane them. Despite Sara. But I am privvy to the knowledge that Daaaaaaaave said there was no way that the Pies could lose. So factor that one in if yer looking for an upset.
Then we have the Bombers. Their bubble will burst, but the Lions are not going to be the ones to do it, no matter how much they may bleed. Then there's the Cats n Dees... hmm... actually I can see where Falc was going on this... ok ok... he's right. Except you will make a nice little return on yer money by putting a fifty on the Crows over the Swans at $4. Get on board. Ding Ding.
Ah it's good to be back sniffin that leather!
The internet is a wonderful things, and in my absence I heard that Dane Swan has been porking up! My lord... seriously. Mr Fatty has come to town. Doesn't he realise how bad those tatts are going to look with a potbelly and saggy arms? So while I was State-side (as they say) I visited the Arizona training camp that the Pies (who ate all tha) had been going to, and discovered exactly why he was so friggin phat. It's cos he had been taking dietary tips off Simply Sara! No... seriously... have a look at what goes into her macaroni salad and tell me if that doesn't set up some alarm bells...
Simply Sara's Macaroni Salad. Yum. (it's youtube so won't work from within the bank...)
Monday, 30 April 2012
Lest We Forget
The ANZAC round for 2012 featured a number of fizzers for mine, but there were still 9 winners to be found somewhere.
It all kicked off on ANZAC Day with the filth defeating the scum by 1 point in an instant ANZAC Day classic. To be truthful, the Pies should have had this game wrapped up halfway through the third on the back of one of the great individual games by the Great Dane. In the end they fell over the line to thankfully put the Bombers quest for the perfect season to rest.
Friday night saw the mighty Blues become the first team to win away in Perth this year when they hold on to beat the Dockers. I don't think there will be many more foreign victories on WA soil this year either. Still - the purple haze again showed their mental fragility wasting a number of gilt edged changes in front of goal. Saturday saw two of the AFL's worst teams (GWS and the Dogs) playoff in the nation's worst capital city. The Dog's got the win in a forgettable encounter. North then showed they are still the mid-table mediocrity they always are by trailing the Suns at half time in Melbourne. They ran to win by 30 odd points but didn't impress anyone.
Saturday night saw the Dees put up a tremendous fight against the Saints, but just fall short. Think that says more about the Saints to be honest. Think they will be lucky to play finals this year. And in the big wet in Brisbane the Cats were far too good for the Lions in Simon Black's 300th. Can't believe people were talking up the Lions in this one....PLEASE!
ANZAC Sunday dawned with a complete second half capitulation from one-time premiership favorites Hawthorn against Sydney in Tassie. It was so good it had to be fattening! Gordos reckons the Hawks have been challenging for the flag for three years - I assume those years are in the mid 80s. The Swans were mighty impressive though and I may have to give them more credit then I did previously. The Tiges gave the Eagles a mighty big fright at Etihad but all they got was another honorable loss as the 4 points flew west. Finally the round ended with the Showdown - which allowed the Crows to become the worst side to sit in the top 4 after 5 rounds in AFL/VFL history. They defeated the Power - and added to the Falcon's bank balance in the process.
To the tipping - and the Swans win in the battle of the birds meant no one got the perfect 9 - there were a boatload of 8s though. One of those was Kermit The Frog who now joins the horseboy at the top of the tree on 37. It will be a close race to see who crumbles from their lofty heights first - horseboy or his beloved Crows. In the Streak comp, Owen Bailey increased his active streak to 15, and now leads that comp by 2.
It looks like most of the comp will be tipping in 9 in Round 6 so to save time here are the winners - Collingwood, Essendon, Geelong, Fremantle, Sydney, Hawthorn, Carlton, Richmond, West Coast. Best chance of upsets are the Power at home over the Tiges, and the Lions surprising a flat Bombers outfit. Would love to see the Suns beat the Shockers too!
It all kicked off on ANZAC Day with the filth defeating the scum by 1 point in an instant ANZAC Day classic. To be truthful, the Pies should have had this game wrapped up halfway through the third on the back of one of the great individual games by the Great Dane. In the end they fell over the line to thankfully put the Bombers quest for the perfect season to rest.
Friday night saw the mighty Blues become the first team to win away in Perth this year when they hold on to beat the Dockers. I don't think there will be many more foreign victories on WA soil this year either. Still - the purple haze again showed their mental fragility wasting a number of gilt edged changes in front of goal. Saturday saw two of the AFL's worst teams (GWS and the Dogs) playoff in the nation's worst capital city. The Dog's got the win in a forgettable encounter. North then showed they are still the mid-table mediocrity they always are by trailing the Suns at half time in Melbourne. They ran to win by 30 odd points but didn't impress anyone.
Saturday night saw the Dees put up a tremendous fight against the Saints, but just fall short. Think that says more about the Saints to be honest. Think they will be lucky to play finals this year. And in the big wet in Brisbane the Cats were far too good for the Lions in Simon Black's 300th. Can't believe people were talking up the Lions in this one....PLEASE!
ANZAC Sunday dawned with a complete second half capitulation from one-time premiership favorites Hawthorn against Sydney in Tassie. It was so good it had to be fattening! Gordos reckons the Hawks have been challenging for the flag for three years - I assume those years are in the mid 80s. The Swans were mighty impressive though and I may have to give them more credit then I did previously. The Tiges gave the Eagles a mighty big fright at Etihad but all they got was another honorable loss as the 4 points flew west. Finally the round ended with the Showdown - which allowed the Crows to become the worst side to sit in the top 4 after 5 rounds in AFL/VFL history. They defeated the Power - and added to the Falcon's bank balance in the process.
To the tipping - and the Swans win in the battle of the birds meant no one got the perfect 9 - there were a boatload of 8s though. One of those was Kermit The Frog who now joins the horseboy at the top of the tree on 37. It will be a close race to see who crumbles from their lofty heights first - horseboy or his beloved Crows. In the Streak comp, Owen Bailey increased his active streak to 15, and now leads that comp by 2.
It looks like most of the comp will be tipping in 9 in Round 6 so to save time here are the winners - Collingwood, Essendon, Geelong, Fremantle, Sydney, Hawthorn, Carlton, Richmond, West Coast. Best chance of upsets are the Power at home over the Tiges, and the Lions surprising a flat Bombers outfit. Would love to see the Suns beat the Shockers too!
Monday, 23 April 2012
Reality Check
While a champion was being crowned out at Randwick on Saturday, a few teams faced a stern reality check in Round 4 as the 2012 premiership race looks to be the most open for many years.
Despite The Falcon telling you the Dockers would be the Saints on Friday night, he changed his tip midweek after looking at the Shockers recent record against the Sinners. Greg Broughton's late goal to seal the win for the purple haze was a dagger through the heart.
That dagger turned into the AFL equivalent of a suicide bomb for Carlton fans on Saturday arvo at the G, as the Bombers pulled the old wolf in sheeps clothing trick with an unbelievable 5 goal win, while the Blues looked to still have the hangover from last week's win over the Pies. The scum should have won by more. Still, I'd back the Blues to beat them if they happen to meet in September. Over at Etihad it was the black and white stripe Derby, and the filth from Melbourne defeated the filth from South Australia in a less than impressive display. They are still a long way from their best form. The twilight game saw the Crows recorded the lowest ever victory recorded against GWS. Warning signs must certainly be flashing over at Football Park.
Saturday night saw the Lions easily win the Q-clash, but the win was diminished by a late knee injury to Gary Ablett Jnr who will now miss 2-3 weeks. You would have to expect some 100 point beltings for the Suns over that period. Meanwhile in the west, we witnessed one of weirdest games of football you will ever see. Hawthorn and West Coast managed a collective 10.37 between them in a match that must have brought back memories of windy winters at the Western Oval. Despite going goalless (yes goalless!!!) in the first half, the Eagles held off a late Hawthorn charge to win a thriller and firm towards premiership favoritism.
Sunday was a day of ho-hum matches. A below strength Geelong scraped past Richmond down at Sleepy Hollow in a game the Tiges could have won had they taken their chances. North copped a massive reality check when they were humbled by the Swans at the SCG. People are now talking up the Swans as genuine top 4 contenders - puleasee!!! The loss says more about North than it does the Swans. Still mid-table battlers. The Swans are honest as the day is long but are still a few goals off the top outfits for mine. Jim Stynes was remembered in the Sunday twilight fixture with a match up between two teams already in the grave this season (too soon?). The Dogs won a slogfest but football was the loser on the day.
To the tips, and not surprisingly given the Blues no show on Saturday there were no perfect rounds this week. Four tipsters managed to grab 8 from 9 though. One of those was pavstheman who moved into equal first over all on 30, tied with the Horseboy who continues to perform well despite an overseas absence. In the streak competition Owen Bailey has joined Driza Bone with a 12 game run, however Owen's streak is still active after Adelaide's close victory over GWS so he holds prime position in that competition.
Finally to the ANZAC round with the ANZAC game now looking a complete lottery. I'll continue to back the Pies in - the Bombers have not been the most consistent side in recent seasons. Friday night see the Blues try to bounce back against the Dockers in Perth. Another coin flip for mine, but I just lean towards Freo in Perth. The Dogs will make it two wins in a row when they beat GWS in Canberra, while North Melbourne will bounce back when their piss-easy draw sees them face Gold Coast at Etihad. Saturday night sees an absolute snoozer at the G where the Saints should account for the Demons. Geelong face what may be a tough challenge against the Lions at the GABBA, but I still think there is the core of a champion team in there somewhere. Cats for mine. Sydney's claims for a top 4 spot will be blown apart by the Hawks on Sunday in Tassie. West Coast should be far too good for the Tiges even though they meet in Melbourne while the round concludes with the Showdown over in Adelaide. I'm sure the rest of Australia would rather storm the Gallipolli beaches then watch the two bogan SA sides go at it.
Sunday, 22 April 2012
The Curse From Afar
Yes... I had just picked Carazzo in my SuperCoach team - now for murphy!
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Monday, 16 April 2012
Define Yourself
Round 3 proved to be season defining for a number of teams as premiership credentials were put on the line in a cracking round of football.
It all started on Friday night with the Blues showing they were a serious threat for the flag as they absolutely slaughtered an insipid Magpie outfit. The performance was so dominant there were a few panicked text phone calls being made to the Malthouse home at 3-quarter time. The Blues smashed the filth in the midfield and in truth the 10 goal victory could have been closer to 15 had they not wasted some decent chances. If they can keep all their big man on the park they look like they have the ability to go deep in September. In contrast the Magpies looked a rabble and it will be interesting to see how they bounce back. Too early to write off their top 4 hopes though...for now.
It took a half on Saturday but the Tigers managed to get their first win on the board in 2012 with a 10 goal flogging of the Demons. It was a game the Tiges had to win and they did as Melbourne's hellish season rolls on. Port Adelaide gave Sydney a run for their money over at AAMI but in the end the Swans had too much for the Power. Some people are talking up the undefeated Swans as top four material. They are kidding themselves. The Swans have the professionalism to beat the poor sides but lack the class to beat the real contenders. In a dour struggle at Subi, the Dockers and Lions couldn't manage 100 points between them as Fremantle eked out a 5 goal win in one of the worst games of football you are ever likely to see.
Saturday night proved that the Dogs are G O N E as they were destroyed by a Saints outfit that in truth looks only a mid-table side. The Dogs will be lucky to avoid finishing bottom 4 the way things are looking. Up at the Gold Coast, Gary Ablett produced one of the greatest games ever seen - for the third week in a row!!! Still, it wasn't enough to get the Suns over the line as they gave up a 3/4 time lead in a 3 goal lost to the Bombers. The scum are also undefeated and their feral supporters only have them firm as flag favourites each week.
AFL premiership footy debuted at Blacktown and despite being up by close to 10 goals at 1/4 time, the $1.01 Eagles failed to cover the 99.5 point line against the GWS. They were victorious by a measly 89 points - but gee the look ominous. If they can win enough games to finish top 2 it is hard to see them not getting to the last Saturday in September. The more telling result on Sunday was Hawthorn's complete demolition of a hapless Adelaide at the MCG. The Crows perfect start under Brenton Sanderson came to a crashing end as they met a real contender for the first time when it mattered and were absolutely battered. They may make the 8 due to their easy draw but they won't be troubling any of the top sides in September. The round ended with (for me) a massive upset as the Kangaroos easily accounted for Geelong. Before this match I would have rated the Kangas as borderline finals material but a win like that (so rare for them in recent years) suggests they may have turned a corner and could challenge for the lower positions in the 8.
To the tipping - and a massive effort from ruby2shoes who managed to find the Kangaroos for a perfect 9 and a bonus point. That sees him move within one of three joint leaders. Horseboy, did his best impression of Port Adelaide and choked as soon as he hit the front (I'm guessing he tipped Adelaide to beat the Hawks!). He has been joined at the top by Tom Rosewall and Chooka. In the streak comp Richard Banks didn't manage a standout and was overtaken by a host of players. Drizabone now has the lead on 12 - but his streak was ended by the Cats capitulation on Sunday. There are three tipsters with active streaks on 11 - Owen Bailey, wildjohny, and ruby2shoes who selected 8 of his 9 winners this week in his run - fair effort.
Finally to this weeks matches. The round kicks off with St Kilda v Fremantle in Lyongate. I still like the Dockers but this is the one chance I will give the perennial chokers of winning in Melbourne this year. Saturday sees an absolute blockbuster at the MCG as Carlton takes on Essendon. On exposed form you'd have to like the Blues. Collingwood should be able to bounce back with a win over Power while Adelaide's piss easy draw will again be in evidence when they smash the Giants. Saturday night sees an absolute cracker at Subi as the Eagles take on the Hawks. Think you would have to go with Eagles over in WA. In a less enticing match up, Brisbane and the Gold Coast meet in the Q-Clash. Ablett could potentially get the Suns over the line but I will back the Lions in. The round ends on Sunday with Geelong taking on Richmond at Kardinia Park. The Cats will s**t it in. In a battle of two of the most irrelevant sides in the league the Swans play the Kangaroos up in Sydney. The Swans haven't been that impressive so far this year but these are the type of games they win. The twilight game is absolute puss - Melbourne v Western Bulldogs. I'll tip the Dogs but will be watching the races from Hong Kong.
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Crucified
The AFL celebrated its Easter round by sending more lambs to the slaughter than the Romans fed Christians to the lions.
It all started on Easter Thursday with the Lions cast as the prey rather than the predator. Brisbane managed to prove all those who thought beating Melbourne was top quality form wrong, as they were completely annihilated by the Old Dark Navy's in a 14 goal flogging. The skillful Blues were as effective as a Roman executioner in nailing the Lions to the cross.
Easter Saturday saw the Bombers fall over the line against the Power in Melbourne (hmmmm), while Fremantle added to their portfolio as the worst franchise in sporting history by backing up a win against the reigning premiers with a loss to the mind-numbingly boring Swans. The Dockers put on a bit of a show to get within 2 goals in the second half but they were no where to be seen (as usual) when the game was there to be won in the first half. Over in Perth the Eagles 100+ point thumped the soulless Demons, while the Crows continued their unbeaten season with a workmanlike victory over the Dogs. The Pies and Tigers tired to bash the living crap out of each other (as did their players on the field), and the end result was an underwhelming win to the Carringbush.
Eastern Sunday dawned, and had the bearded man known what was to be delivered on this holiest of days he would have surely rolled the rock back across the entrance to his cave and dynamited any escape close. The Kangaroos set a record for inside 50s (83 of them!) in recording a 21 goal thumping of GWS while despite 40 possies and 2 goals from Gary Ablett the all-offense Suns capitulated to the Saints who didn't need the good Lord on their side in a 41 point win.
The endless round finally found some substance on Easter Monday, as the Hawks once again proved they were the biggest chokers under pressure in the league, in giving up a 3-goal 3-quarter time lead in yet another loss to the cats.
On to the tipping, and with only 2 50-50 games last week if you got less than 7 you should probably give the game away. Seven tipsters managed the perfect 9 and got the bonus point - one of which was Horseboy who now leads the competition alone by 2. The result was some Easter mircale from Lukey who somehow managed the perfect round despite declaring the Lions certain winners in his blog last week. Need I mention as competition orgainser he has the ability to edit his tips after the results are out? RIGGED!!!!!! Richard Banks grabbed the lead in the streak competition and now has an unbeaten run of 8 going, all from this round.
A tepid Round 2 will be forgotten when a cracking Round 3 kicks off this Friday night as the greatest rivalry in football resumes as the Blues take on the Pies. The bookies have opened Carlton favorite but they have only beaten rabble so far and I am leaning towards the proven Pies. Richmond should easily account for Melbourne in the battle of the basket cases. While Sydney's toughness will be too much for the teal wearing Power. Fremantle should bounce back at home to the Lions, while a grand total of 2 AFL/VFL premirships in close to 200 years come together as St Kilda clash with the Dogs. Saints for mine. Bomber fans have already penciled in their 17th flag after wins over North and Port, and will be close to premiership favorites after they flog the Gold Cost. People are already talking up the chance of a record score at Blacktown on Sunday where the West Coast will find plenty of dealers in supply as they flog the Giants. Hawthorn should bounce back to deliver the Crows the first (of many) loss of the season while the round should end with the Kangaroos again copping a flogging from a top 4 side as they lose to the Cats.
Saturday, 7 April 2012
Off a-running...
Yes I am off to Boston to do ze marathon and then doing some travelling around but hopefully The Nipster and The Falcon will keep you up to date and entertained in my absence.
Those Lions didn't really do so well eh? And now no Black... who chose them for bottom? And Melbourne...? You know, some clubs would be galvanised by the goings on from the last few weeks... but they will get absolutely pummelled by the Beagles.
Go you CROWS!
Those Lions didn't really do so well eh? And now no Black... who chose them for bottom? And Melbourne...? You know, some clubs would be galvanised by the goings on from the last few weeks... but they will get absolutely pummelled by the Beagles.
Go you CROWS!
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
STREAK!
I noticed 39 out of 52 entered the streaks comp... so where are the rest of you? It's not hard. If yer unsure what is involved then drop me a line. In the meantime the current leader is ruby2shoes who got greedy, picking 5 'certainties' of which the first 4 came home before the Saints lost. You seriously picked Freo and the Bombers as certainties?????
Monday, 2 April 2012
Smash the (S)ucker!
Ahhh Scarlett. As written and spoken 100 times by various folk over the last two days, is there anyone that blames you for taking a shot at serial ####er Haydos Ballantyne. And that clearly extends to the Match Review Panel who have managed to keep his punishment back to just 3 games! How good is that?
I am wondering if I can get them on my side when I next run into someone that I think is worthy of a quick roundhouse to the chops. And as I watch 360 on Fox, I think Robbo fits that bill... my GOD how ANNOYING is he? Absolute. Clown. Seriously. How do they get these roles? I think Bomber Thompson just tried to take a swipe at him.
Hmmm anyway, the Dockers beat the Cats as predicted by the mighty horseboy. I know I know... What a genius! But no amount of genius was gonna know just how bad the Dees would play. What a bunch of chumps. Those mighty Lions without Browny made them look 3rd rate. Only the Umps and Magner made them look any more than pure poop. Actually they didn't manage to do that. They looked rubbish. Also pure rubbish were those ageing Saints against the Paps. Or are the Paps gonna have a better year than most thought? No. The Sinners are just on the way DOWN folks... I'm making the call now. They're gone for 2012! Yep on the back of a 4 point loss against the hapless hopeless Paaaaa in the first round of a long season, you can kiss it goodbye. Hmmm have I been watching Mike Sheahan for too long?
Speaking of which... No doubt right now Mr Sheahan is writing epitaphs for the Tigers. See? Pure Genius = horseboy. But hang on... you can't say that the Blues are premiership contenders on one hand and write off the tiggers on the other when they played each other... Fact = Blues ok, Tiggers = bottom 4.
On the other hand the Eagles are looking VERY good and you could have done worse than pick them for the Grand Final. No, the Bulldogs won't win the flag but they're not crap... and the Eagles made em look silly despite missing two big forwards. They'll be up there with the Hawks n Pies, and of course the Mighty Mighty's who overcame one of the best defensive units in the team to finish ten goals up. Go you good thing.
And into Round 2 we go. All of a sudden the Lions and Carlton ain't so easy eh? It's up at the Gabba... and when in doubt go the home team. Just like I did with Melbourne last week... hmm. No, the Lions will win.
Over at Etihad on Saturday I can't see the Paps beating the Bombers but wouldn't it be nice? The Swans will have too much for the Dockers as they restart their season again, and the Beagles n Pies will smash the Dees n Tiggers. Obviously the Crows will spit out the Doggies, and the Bedigos and Sinners will easily beat the Tinies and Suns respectively, but who will win out of the Cats n Hawks? Now THAT is tough... the Cats do have the wood over them though don't they?
I am wondering if I can get them on my side when I next run into someone that I think is worthy of a quick roundhouse to the chops. And as I watch 360 on Fox, I think Robbo fits that bill... my GOD how ANNOYING is he? Absolute. Clown. Seriously. How do they get these roles? I think Bomber Thompson just tried to take a swipe at him.
Hmmm anyway, the Dockers beat the Cats as predicted by the mighty horseboy. I know I know... What a genius! But no amount of genius was gonna know just how bad the Dees would play. What a bunch of chumps. Those mighty Lions without Browny made them look 3rd rate. Only the Umps and Magner made them look any more than pure poop. Actually they didn't manage to do that. They looked rubbish. Also pure rubbish were those ageing Saints against the Paps. Or are the Paps gonna have a better year than most thought? No. The Sinners are just on the way DOWN folks... I'm making the call now. They're gone for 2012! Yep on the back of a 4 point loss against the hapless hopeless Paaaaa in the first round of a long season, you can kiss it goodbye. Hmmm have I been watching Mike Sheahan for too long?
Speaking of which... No doubt right now Mr Sheahan is writing epitaphs for the Tigers. See? Pure Genius = horseboy. But hang on... you can't say that the Blues are premiership contenders on one hand and write off the tiggers on the other when they played each other... Fact = Blues ok, Tiggers = bottom 4.
On the other hand the Eagles are looking VERY good and you could have done worse than pick them for the Grand Final. No, the Bulldogs won't win the flag but they're not crap... and the Eagles made em look silly despite missing two big forwards. They'll be up there with the Hawks n Pies, and of course the Mighty Mighty's who overcame one of the best defensive units in the team to finish ten goals up. Go you good thing.
| Round 2 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VENUE | AEST | Local | TV | ||||
| Thur, April 5 | Brisbane Lions vs. Carlton | Gabba | 7.40pm | 7.40pm | SEVEN | ||
| Sat, April 7 | Essendon vs. Port Adelaide | Etihad Stadium | 1.45pm | 1.45pm | SEVEN | ||
| Sat, April 7 | Sydney Swans vs. Fremantle Dockers | SCG | 2.10pm | 2.10pm | FOX | ||
| Sat, April 7 | West Coast Eagles vs. Melbourne | Patersons Stadium | 4.40pm | 2.40pm | FOX | ||
| Sat, April 7 | Collingwood vs. Richmond | MCG | 7.40pm | 7.40pm | SEVEN | ||
| Sat, April 7 | Adelaide Crows vs. Western Bulldogs | AAMI Stadium | 7.40pm | 7.10pm | FOX | ||
| Sun, April 8 | North Melbourne vs. GWS Giants | Blundstone Arena | 1.10pm | 1.10pm | FOX | ||
| Sun, April 8 | St Kilda vs. Gold Coast Suns | Etihad Stadium | 4.40pm | 4.40pm | FOX | ||
| Mon, April 9 | Geelong Catsvs. Hawthorn | MCG | 3.10pm | 3.10pm | SEVEN | ||
And into Round 2 we go. All of a sudden the Lions and Carlton ain't so easy eh? It's up at the Gabba... and when in doubt go the home team. Just like I did with Melbourne last week... hmm. No, the Lions will win.
Over at Etihad on Saturday I can't see the Paps beating the Bombers but wouldn't it be nice? The Swans will have too much for the Dockers as they restart their season again, and the Beagles n Pies will smash the Dees n Tiggers. Obviously the Crows will spit out the Doggies, and the Bedigos and Sinners will easily beat the Tinies and Suns respectively, but who will win out of the Cats n Hawks? Now THAT is tough... the Cats do have the wood over them though don't they?
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Round 1.2 - The Real Stuff Begins
OK we had that one game on Saturday night but we all knew the result before a ball was bounced. THIS week is where it all starts ladyfolk. So lets get into it!
[By the way, it all starts on THURSDAY so get your tips in early!]
First off is what is normally the annual kick the Tiggers in the ribs game. They take on the Blues and if you all put yer picks in a few weeks ago, you tipped the Blues, didn't you! I know you did. So did I. But does NAB cup form matter? Cos if it does... then you may want to reconsider. The odds have come in from being $3.75 at one stage to now being $2.60! Of course when they lose it doesn't really matter what the odds were eh? But on their side, the Blues have a few injuries, with Walker, Warnock, Jamison, Duigan and Laidler out of their supposedly best 22. Must say, they may be in their best 22, but not sure any of them are in their top 5. The Tiggers are pretty much at full strength. And Jake King is playing for them. Those two things feel incongruous. He is still crap - I don't care how many push-ups he can do. I'll stick with the Blues and will enjoy hearing how the Tiggs are rubbish by friday.
Massive game on the friday night - nice to see the AFL finally schedule something good early in the year cos last year's draw was pretty average. The Hawks v the Pies eh? What a stoush. At full strength toss a coin. This will be a pearler. Both big bodied teams that will finish near the top of the table. Both without a decent ruckman. The Hawks have Buddy, the Pies have the midfield. The Hawks have a system while the Pies are tweaking theirs. I'll tip the Hawks.
The Dees n Lions. Yeah yeah whatever. Sorry Jimmy. Just the facts. Both teams are destined for the bottom rungs of the table, and the Lions without Browny are like pepper steak without the steak. And pepper. Early up in the season so home ground advantage will sway on this one - back the Dees to do it for Jimmy. Meanwhile up at Metricon the Suns host the Mighty Mighty's. I wish the Suns well, but the Crows will de-pants them. Unless Daaaave picks em by over 91 points. In which case we'll win by 90.
If you are looking for an upset then the Dockers could be your game against the Cats. New coach, homeground advantage, not a lot of injuries (although not sure where Sandilands is at). Yep... nothing against the Cats, they'll still be up top come the end, but the Dockers get my vote for this game.
The only thing upsetting about watching the Roos v the Bombouts is having to watch the game at all. I guess it is one of those night where you can flick between watching the Dockers getting the upset, flicking over and checking on which Bomber is about to cry, and then flicking over to watch Rockwiz. And then forgetting the games were even on. Still, as boring as it will be, its a 50/50 game and there's no homeground advantage... I think the Bombers will just have this one. But then again Petrie...
April Fools! Yep sunday is April 1st, and the Paps will fool you all to somehow beat a boring boring ageing St Kilda. Oh how they'll laugh. Equally amusing will be the Doggies showing how poorly the Eagles travel and getting on the board... well... maybe not... APRIL FOOL!!!!
[By the way, it all starts on THURSDAY so get your tips in early!]
| Round 1 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Home vs. Away | Venue | AEDT | Local | TV | ||
| Sat, Mar 24 | GWS Giants vs. Sydney Swans | ANZ Stadium | 7.20pm | 7.20pm | SEVEN | ||
| Thur, Mar 29 | Richmond vs. Carlton | MCG | 7.40pm | 7.40pm | SEVEN | ||
| Fri, Mar 30 | Hawthorn vs. Collingwood | MCG | 7.50pm | 7.50pm | SEVEN | ||
| Sat, Mar 31 | Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions | MCG | 1.40pm | 1.40pm | FOX | ||
| Sat, Mar 31 | Gold Coast Suns vs. Adelaide Crows | Metricon Stadium | 4.40pm | 3.40pm | FOX | ||
| Sat, Mar 31 | Fremantle Dockers vs. Geelong Cats | Patersons Stadium | 7.40pm | 4.40pm | SEVEN | ||
| Sat, Mar 31 | North Melbourne vs. Essendon | Etihad Stadium | 7.40pm | 7.40pm | FOX | ||
| AEST | |||||||
| Sun, April 1 | Western Bulldogs vs. West Coast Eagles | Etihad Stadium | 1.10pm | 1.10pm | FOX | ||
| Sun, April 1 | Port Adelaide vs. St Kilda | AAMI Stadium | 4.40pm | 4.10pm | FOX | ||
First off is what is normally the annual kick the Tiggers in the ribs game. They take on the Blues and if you all put yer picks in a few weeks ago, you tipped the Blues, didn't you! I know you did. So did I. But does NAB cup form matter? Cos if it does... then you may want to reconsider. The odds have come in from being $3.75 at one stage to now being $2.60! Of course when they lose it doesn't really matter what the odds were eh? But on their side, the Blues have a few injuries, with Walker, Warnock, Jamison, Duigan and Laidler out of their supposedly best 22. Must say, they may be in their best 22, but not sure any of them are in their top 5. The Tiggers are pretty much at full strength. And Jake King is playing for them. Those two things feel incongruous. He is still crap - I don't care how many push-ups he can do. I'll stick with the Blues and will enjoy hearing how the Tiggs are rubbish by friday.
Massive game on the friday night - nice to see the AFL finally schedule something good early in the year cos last year's draw was pretty average. The Hawks v the Pies eh? What a stoush. At full strength toss a coin. This will be a pearler. Both big bodied teams that will finish near the top of the table. Both without a decent ruckman. The Hawks have Buddy, the Pies have the midfield. The Hawks have a system while the Pies are tweaking theirs. I'll tip the Hawks.
The Dees n Lions. Yeah yeah whatever. Sorry Jimmy. Just the facts. Both teams are destined for the bottom rungs of the table, and the Lions without Browny are like pepper steak without the steak. And pepper. Early up in the season so home ground advantage will sway on this one - back the Dees to do it for Jimmy. Meanwhile up at Metricon the Suns host the Mighty Mighty's. I wish the Suns well, but the Crows will de-pants them. Unless Daaaave picks em by over 91 points. In which case we'll win by 90.
If you are looking for an upset then the Dockers could be your game against the Cats. New coach, homeground advantage, not a lot of injuries (although not sure where Sandilands is at). Yep... nothing against the Cats, they'll still be up top come the end, but the Dockers get my vote for this game.
The only thing upsetting about watching the Roos v the Bombouts is having to watch the game at all. I guess it is one of those night where you can flick between watching the Dockers getting the upset, flicking over and checking on which Bomber is about to cry, and then flicking over to watch Rockwiz. And then forgetting the games were even on. Still, as boring as it will be, its a 50/50 game and there's no homeground advantage... I think the Bombers will just have this one. But then again Petrie...
April Fools! Yep sunday is April 1st, and the Paps will fool you all to somehow beat a boring boring ageing St Kilda. Oh how they'll laugh. Equally amusing will be the Doggies showing how poorly the Eagles travel and getting on the board... well... maybe not... APRIL FOOL!!!!
1st - Hawthorn
P-uh-lease.
Let's have a looksie... Buddy. Tick. Cyril gets half a tick cos he plays well in half the games. Sammy Mitchell is still performing well. Hodge. Tick. Roughy gets a third of a tick cos he will be injured or recovering from for most of the season. Sewell has become very solid. Hale could be handy in the Petrie sense of the word. Suckling is good. Solid second tier. The Hawks should be well and truly amongst it at the pointy end.
2nd - Catters
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