Friday, May 30, 2008

Round 10 Tips

Ow!

Round 09 was a bad week for tippers and Cat-fans alike.

Congrats to Collingwood on the win.

Turns out us cats fans were expecting too much from the boys. I know my boss loves it when I spend 6 hours of an 8 hour shift slacking off. I'm glad the boys took the week off last week, now they should be rested for the game against the Blues this Saturday.

Apologies to Gary Ablett, Joel Corey, and Josh Hunt who I felt really worked hard.

West Coast surprised a few last week, while Adelaide killed off as many Muliti's as Geelong and Western Bulldogs combined.

Adelaide Vs Essendon
Christ. After last week who knows? Crows for the home ground advantage, and ladder position.

Collingwood Vs West Coast
The focus of a lot of peoples attention this week. Will the Eagles reproduce their efforts from last week? Are Collingwood the real deal? Maggies for me.

Hawthorn Vs Western Bulldogs
Hawks. Still undefeated.

Brisbane Lions Vs Kangaroos
Brisbane...as with Adelaide mainly based on home ground advantage, and ladder position

Geelong Vs Carlton
Catters to come back with a vengeance!!! Go Cats!!!

Sydney Vs Richmond
Home ground advantage, and ladder position

St. Kilda Vs Melbourne
Melbourne have been good recently, but surely the Saints aren't this bad?

Fremantle Vs Port Adelaide
The chokers cup. Who cares? Home ground advantage.

My Certainties: Adelaide, Collingwood, Geelong.

There you have it, my tips for round 10. I've updated the tally after last week's games.

Correct Tips Last Round: 5
Correct Tips So Far: 54
Tips %: 75
Certainties Last Round: 3
Total Certainty Predictions: 37
Total Certainties Correct: 31
Certainties %: 83

Geelong Squad For Round 10

GEELONG
B: Tom Harley, Matthew Scarlett, Andrew Mackie
HB: Darren Milburn, Harry Taylor, Corey Enright
C: Joel Selwood, Cameron Ling, Jimmy Bartel
HF: Steve Johnson, Cameron Mooney, Mathew Stokes
F: James Kelly, Tom Hawkins, Travis Varcoe
Foll: Mark Blake, Joel Corey, Gary Ablett
Int: Brad Ottens, Max Rooke, Shannon Byrnes, David Wojcinski
Emg: Brent Prismall, Tom Lonergan, Kane Tenace

Brad Ottens is finally in!!! The list says he'll start on the bench, but I reckon they'll be eager to get him back into the thick of the action, so don't be surprised if he starts on the ground.

Max Rooke is back adding some much needed toughness.

Perplexedly Shagger Byrnes is also in the side. Perhaps it was felt that having just Travis Varcoe in the side didn't add enough "running around like a chook with it's head cut off" flavour to the side.

Trent West and Ryan Gamble have been omitted while Josh Hunt has a shoulder injury.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Round 09 Tips

Round 8. What a round for tippers. Most seemed to be getting 7 or 8, with betting houses around the nation crying poor. Music to my ears.

Again the Saints let us down with an insipid display against the plucky, buy admittedly average Magpies.

The Cats once again gave us a scare by coming from an early deficit to walk away with the points. Questions of their ability to play out four quarters led to Tom Harley making a statement to the media that the fans expect too much...and then proceeded to say that the fact that they can't run out four quarters was worrying the team. Seriously? What's up with that?

Collingwood Vs Geelong
Cats should do this easy unless they decide to make it difficult and only show up after half-time. I have a lot more than pride riding on this one, so a shellacking would be nice. I would also like to see the umpires give Collingwood a ton more frees, especially 5m out, directly in front. That way there'll be no excuses when we flog em.

Carlton Vs Fremantle
Who can tell?
Carlton because it's at home.

Port Adelaide Vs Sydney
Another toughie. Sydney because they'll be rested after playing half a game against the Dons.

Essendon Vs Richmond
Tigers should do this easy. The Dons are just terrible. They looked like the Washington Generals last week.

West Coast Vs Adelaide
Crows for my money. West Coast are after the last number 1 draft pick for a few years.

Brisbane Lions Vs St. Kilda
Lions. St Kilda have let me down in the past though. But I reckon this time they'll do me proud and loser like the losers they are.

Melbourne Vs Hawthorn
Hawthorn to be surprised by Melbourne finally stringing together two consecutive goals late into the 3rd term. Meanwhile both Buddy and Roughy will outscore the Dees on their lonesome.

Western Bulldogs Vs Kangaroos
Could go either way, but I'm going for the "undefeated" Doggies.

My Certainties: Geelong, Richmond, Adelaide,Brisbane, Hawthorn.

There you have it, my tips for round 09. I've updated the tally after last week's games.

Correct Tips Last Round: 7
Correct Tips So Far: 49
Tips %: 76
Certainties Last Round: 5
Total Certainty Predictions: 32
Total Certainties Correct: 28
Certainties %: 87

Geelong Squad For Round 09

B: Tom Harley, Matthew Scarlett, Josh Hunt
HB: Darren Milburn, Harry Taylor, Corey Enright
C: Cameron Ling, Joel Selwood, Jimmy Bartel
HF: Steve Johnson, Cameron Mooney, Paul Chapman
F: James Kelly, Tom Hawkins, Mathew Stokes
Foll: Mark Blake, Gary Ablett, Joel Corey
Int: Trent West, Andrew Mackie, Ryan Gamble, David Wojcinski
Emg: Shannon Byrnes, Travis Varcoe, Max Rooke

Max Rooke is out, making way for Mathew Stokes who returns from suspension.
Trent West comes in for Shane Mumford who is being given a spell.

There were rumours floating around that Ablett, Ling and Wojcinski were all doubtful for this game so don't be surprised if there are a few late changes for the game Vs the Magpies.

This may be Mark Blakes last game as Number 01 ruckman with Brad Ottens rumoured to be back for next weeks round 10 clash with Carlton.

Hopefully the Cats can get a win against the Toothless Scum...and Joel Corey can get more of the footy than Dane (Stop looking at me) Swan.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Round 08 Tips

Round 07 seems like an eternity ago. The Hall Of Fame Tribute Match was OK, but it lacked any real passion. It's a sorry sight when a mexican wave gets people interested at the footy, and boy was I interested!!! :D

The Tigers let me down last week. Bloody Richmond!!! Hopefully they don't do the same this week.

I can't believe the value I got for Western Bulldogs last week, but I'll take it every time. Almost as good as the value in the Demons, shame I sunk all my hard-earned into the Doggies.

Still 7 isn't bad, even though everyone else seemed to get 7 by tipping St Kilda. Bloody Richmond!!!

St. Kilda Vs Collingwood
Could go either way, but I think Mick Malthouse has been too busy whingeing this week to get any coaching done. Saints for me.

Hawthorn Vs Port Adelaide
I'm of the impression that the Adelaide teams don't do too bad at Aurora, so this could be a good watching game. At the end of the day though I think its Hawks and Cats undefeated until round 17...and then one must fall. (Unless its a draw) :D

Richmond Vs Geelong
Tigers have been OK lately, but the Cats will finally hit their straps on the wide open spaces of the MCG.

Carlton Vs Brisbane Lions
Carlton have been a bit wobbly lately, while Brisbane took it up to the Cats for 3 quarters last round. Lions by a nose.

Kangaroos Vs West Coast
West Coast are dead. D.E.D. Ded! Kangas with some injuries, but that's still not enough for the Eagles.

Adelaide Vs Melbourne
Dees finally show some spirit with Austin Wannabeerme sparking the Dees to victory against an insipid Dockers outfit. I guess the Cat Attack just broke their back.

Sydney Vs Essendon
Dons, dons, dons, dons, dons. What went wrong. Supposedly the fastest team in the league...only because they're in the back of an ambulance. Sydney to strangle the Dons, and then like a Python will spend the next month in a cave digesting their sorry remains.

Fremantle Vs Western Bulldogs
Freo. What can I say? You did ya best against the Cats, but it wasn't good enough. Just as opposition coaches have figured out Franklin with "Buddyline" soon they will have figured out the Cats. Will it be called "Play perfectly for 4 full quarters"? Only time will tell. Dogs to win with their 2's side.

My Certainties: Hawthorn, Geelong, Kangaroos, Adelaide, Western Bulldogs.

There you have it, my tips for round 08. I've updated the tally after last week's games.

Correct Tips Last Round: 7
Correct Tips So Far: 42
Tips %: 75
Certainties Last Round: 3
Total Certainty Predictions: 27
Total Certainties Correct: 23
Certainties %: 85

Geelong Squad For Round 08

B: Tom Harley, Matthew Scarlett, Josh Hunt
HB: Darren Milburn, Harry Taylor, Corey Enright
C: Cameron Ling, Joel Selwood, Jimmy Bartel
HF: Steve Johnson, Cameron Mooney, Paul Chapman
F: James Kelly, Tom Hawkins, Ryan Gamble
Foll: Mark Blake, Gary Ablett, Joel Corey
Int: Shane Mumford, Andrew Mackie, Max Rooke, David Wojcinski
Emg: Brent Prismall, Travis Varcoe, Shannon Byrnes

Ablett's back!!!

No, I'm not talking about the Nathan Ablett return to AFL football rumour, I'm talking about Baby Jesus' calf. The little genius is back on deck. There were rumours that one of the currently listed emergencies (Brent Prismall, Travis Varcoe, Shannon Byrnes) could get a game but I guess no-one thought Gaz would be back.

Still no return for Brad Ottens though, which is a shame. Hopefully this will give Mark Blake and Shane Mumford an incentive to perform.

Good to see that Darren Milburn has recovered from the rib/shoulder (take your pick) injury he sustained in the Hall Of Fame Tribute Match. Matthew Scarlett and Dasher are the real Dream Team. Like Nuts 'N' Gum.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Round 07 Tips

Wow! Couldn't've been more wrong about Essendon and Collingwood.

And another Draw. It's murder for the honest tipper. (ie those that don't claim that both tips would be a win)

So much for the Cats wiping the floor with Freo. Sheesh!

Saints left me in the lurch too.

West Coast Vs Carlton
Could go either way. Carlton seem to have hit some relatively good form, while the Eagles are in the doldrums.

Geelong Vs Brisbane
The cats. After a small scare from the boys in blue, maroon and gold the cats should pull away.

Hawthorn Vs Collingwood
Could be an upset here. With the AFL scrutinising the Hawks over their dog tactics (corking) the maggies should be able to run with them for a while. Hawks for mine.

Richmond Vs St Kilda
Richmonds got some fighting spirit back, while the saints cant run out 4 qtrs. Should be the Tigers.

Adelaide Vs North Melbourne
Adelaide's been looking good, so have North. I'm going for the crows because their worst isnt as bad as North's worst.

Sydney Vs Western Bulldogs
Doggies to cause an upset. how the swans can be favourites is beyond me. The Doggies look mean and keen, while the swans are playing a style that would sell great as a treatment for insomnia.

Melbourne Vs Fremantle
Wow, this could be match of the round. Last weeks result would have broken Freos spirit. Melbourne looking to beat a team that is already broken. possibly their first win of the season.

Essendon Vs Port Adelaide
Who know? They're both terrible, but you're only as good as ya last game, therefore it's Port for my hard earned.

My Certainties: Carlton, Geelong, Western Bulldogs.

There you have it, my tips for round 07. I've updated the tally after last week's games.

Correct Tips Last Round: 5
Correct Tips So Far: 35
Tips %: 72.9
Certainties Last Round: 5
Total Certainty Predictions: 24
Total Certainties Correct: 20
Certainties %: 83

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Geelong Squad For Round 07

B: Tom Harley, Matthew Scarlett, Josh Hunt
HB: Darren Milburn, Harry Taylor, Corey Enright
C: Cameron Ling, Joel Selwood, Jimmy Bartel
HF: Steve Johnson, Cameron Mooney, Paul Chapman
F: James Kelly, Tom Hawkins, Mathew Stokes
Foll: Mark Blake, Gary Ablett, Joel Corey
Int: Shane Mumford, Andrew Mackie, Ryan Gamble, David Wojcinski
Emg: Brent Prismall, Max Rooke, Travis Varcoe

No changes this week.

I felt on first inspection that Mackie was lucky to get another run but after watching the game in the cold light of day he didn't seem as bad as I remember.

Ottens should be back for next round (after the Dream Team match), which will be a bit of a worry because he has zero match fitness, but when he's fit watch out Hawks!!! You have a challenger! :D