Poor tipping on my part last week, only coming up with 5 winners.
This week doesn't look any easier.
St. Kilda Vs Fremantle
After last week I have no idea.
I'll just go for Saints after the shakeup at the club this week.
Hawthorn Vs Kangaroos
After last weeks insipid effort by the Kangas I've gotta pick the Hawks. Easily.
Port Adelaide Vs Richmond
Both are terrible clubs. Port with the home ground advantage.
Brisbane Lions Vs Adelaide
Hmmm. Adelaide have been promising. As have the Lions. I'll go for the Lions at home.
West Coast Vs Geelong
West Coast's only hope is a blackout.
Cats all the way.
Melbourne Vs Sydney
Melbourne can't win a game to save themselves.
Swans easily.
Carlton Vs Essendon
Carlton making a late surge, while the Dons go for draft picks.
Collingwood Vs Western Bulldogs
Collingwood thrash the moggies and then fall in a heap. Doggies to buil their percentage.
My Certainties: Hawthorn, Geelong, Sydney, Carlton, Western Bulldogs.
There you have it, my tips for round 13. I've updated the tally after last week's games.
Correct Tips Last Round: 5
Correct Tips So Far: 72
Tips %: 75
Certainties Last Round: 2
Total Certainty Predictions: 47
Total Certainties Correct: 40
Certainties %: 85
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Round 12 Tips
7 tips last week. Just a shame I didn't have faith in Juddy to whup some ass.
Hopefully Port's embarrassing fadeout won't sour them into action this week against the FFFFFF's.
Essendon Vs West Coast
Essendon have just been woeful this season. The only thing stopping this from getting ugly is the homeground advantage.
Western Bulldogs Vs Brisbane Lions
Both the Bullies and the Lions have been good this year. This is a serious test of Brisbane's claim to contender status. Bullies by a nose.
Fremantle Vs Kangaroos
Fremantle are a dog's breakfast, while the Roos managed to push the Cats last week.
Sydney Vs St. Kilda
Sydney looked a bit ordinary for 3 quarters last week, but I'll put that down to having to travel across the country.
Adelaide Vs Hawthorn
Depends on Adelaide. If they show up to play it could get ugly for the Hawks. However, I think they will be taking things easy. Hawks by a couple of goals.
Geelong Vs Port Adelaide
Port blew an easy win last week. So much for their easy draw. Cats to fire. Geelong by 50.
Collingwood Vs Carlton
Collingwood barely scraped over the line against Melbourne last week, while Carlton had a spirited come from behind win over Port. Blues for my money.
Richmond Vs Melbourne
Richmond were terrible last week, while Melbourne could have won if they had kicked straighter.
My Certainties: Kangaroos, Sydney, Geelong.
There you have it, my tips for round 12. I've updated the tally after last week's games.
Correct Tips Last Round: 7
Correct Tips So Far: 67
Tips %: 76
Certainties Last Round: 4
Total Certainty Predictions: 44
Total Certainties Correct: 38
Certainties %: 86
Hopefully Port's embarrassing fadeout won't sour them into action this week against the FFFFFF's.
Essendon Vs West Coast
Essendon have just been woeful this season. The only thing stopping this from getting ugly is the homeground advantage.
Western Bulldogs Vs Brisbane Lions
Both the Bullies and the Lions have been good this year. This is a serious test of Brisbane's claim to contender status. Bullies by a nose.
Fremantle Vs Kangaroos
Fremantle are a dog's breakfast, while the Roos managed to push the Cats last week.
Sydney Vs St. Kilda
Sydney looked a bit ordinary for 3 quarters last week, but I'll put that down to having to travel across the country.
Adelaide Vs Hawthorn
Depends on Adelaide. If they show up to play it could get ugly for the Hawks. However, I think they will be taking things easy. Hawks by a couple of goals.
Geelong Vs Port Adelaide
Port blew an easy win last week. So much for their easy draw. Cats to fire. Geelong by 50.
Collingwood Vs Carlton
Collingwood barely scraped over the line against Melbourne last week, while Carlton had a spirited come from behind win over Port. Blues for my money.
Richmond Vs Melbourne
Richmond were terrible last week, while Melbourne could have won if they had kicked straighter.
My Certainties: Kangaroos, Sydney, Geelong.
There you have it, my tips for round 12. I've updated the tally after last week's games.
Correct Tips Last Round: 7
Correct Tips So Far: 67
Tips %: 76
Certainties Last Round: 4
Total Certainty Predictions: 44
Total Certainties Correct: 38
Certainties %: 86
Friday, June 6, 2008
Round 11 Tips
Not too bad last week, scoring 6 tips, while many did get 8 I was happy with the 6 in the end.
Bulldogs upset the Hawks at their home ground, perhaps if they had played in Victoria things could have been different.
That match really meant the death of the deadset certain tip.
Fremantle also let me down with their loss to Port, but who is surprised really?
Kangaroos Vs Geelong
Cats all the way here. The Roos have had a number of injuries to key players while the Cats have regained Chapman (and Mooney).
Richmond Vs Adelaide
This could go either way, but the Crows only because I think the Tigers are crappier.
Essendon Vs Hawthorn
Essendon are still terrible, despite pushing the Crows. Hawks to bounce back.
West Coast Vs Sydney
West Coast are unpredictable, but I predict a loss to the Swans.
Brisbane Lions Vs Fremantle
Freo are just the worse team in the league. Even Melbourne look better than them.
St. Kilda Vs Western Bulldogs
Depends on who shows up. If it's the rabble that played Brisbane Vs the mob that beat the Hawks I will be going for the Dogs.
Port Adelaide Vs Carlton
These games don't get any easier. Could swing one way or another, but based on last week I'm tipping the Power.
Melbourne Vs Collingwood
These blockbuster games have a tendency to bring out the best of the minnows, while the sharks get stagefright. I'm tipping the Maggies this week, with a few $$$ on the Dees just for a little sweetener.
My Certainties: Geelong, Hawthorn, Sydney, Brisbane.
There you have it, my tips for round 11. I've updated the tally after last week's games.
Correct Tips Last Round: 6
Correct Tips So Far: 60
Tips %: 75
Certainties Last Round: 3
Total Certainty Predictions: 40
Total Certainties Correct: 34
Certainties %: 85
Bulldogs upset the Hawks at their home ground, perhaps if they had played in Victoria things could have been different.
That match really meant the death of the deadset certain tip.
Fremantle also let me down with their loss to Port, but who is surprised really?
Kangaroos Vs Geelong
Cats all the way here. The Roos have had a number of injuries to key players while the Cats have regained Chapman (and Mooney).
Richmond Vs Adelaide
This could go either way, but the Crows only because I think the Tigers are crappier.
Essendon Vs Hawthorn
Essendon are still terrible, despite pushing the Crows. Hawks to bounce back.
West Coast Vs Sydney
West Coast are unpredictable, but I predict a loss to the Swans.
Brisbane Lions Vs Fremantle
Freo are just the worse team in the league. Even Melbourne look better than them.
St. Kilda Vs Western Bulldogs
Depends on who shows up. If it's the rabble that played Brisbane Vs the mob that beat the Hawks I will be going for the Dogs.
Port Adelaide Vs Carlton
These games don't get any easier. Could swing one way or another, but based on last week I'm tipping the Power.
Melbourne Vs Collingwood
These blockbuster games have a tendency to bring out the best of the minnows, while the sharks get stagefright. I'm tipping the Maggies this week, with a few $$$ on the Dees just for a little sweetener.
My Certainties: Geelong, Hawthorn, Sydney, Brisbane.
There you have it, my tips for round 11. I've updated the tally after last week's games.
Correct Tips Last Round: 6
Correct Tips So Far: 60
Tips %: 75
Certainties Last Round: 3
Total Certainty Predictions: 40
Total Certainties Correct: 34
Certainties %: 85
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Round 06 Tips
Average tipping last week, with the draw throwing everyone off. I'm not gonna count the draw as a tip or half tip. It was wrong. End of story.
This week really seems to have similarly placed teams facing off with maybe 5 glaring exceptions. Does that even make sense???
Collingwood Vs Essendon
Both teams have been terrible lately. I just seem to think that the Bombers will run the Magpies down in the last qtr.
Fremantle Vs Geelong
Geelong should wipe the floor with the Dockers.
Carlton Vs Adelaide
Another whitewash.
Western Bulldogs Vs West Coast
No doubt.
Port Adelaide Vs St. Kilda
Hard one to pick, but Port just coasted home last week while the Saints had to work til the last.
Brisbane Lions Vs Melbourne
It's become traditional to tip against Melbourne. After the Lions took it up to the Hawks they could be in with a chance of making the 8.
Kangaroos Vs Sydney
God knows, but I'm going with North. Sydney seems to miss Barry Hall too much, and Adam Goodes has gone AWOL. Surely Cameron Ling isn't that good. :D
Hawthorn Vs Richmond
Hawks easily over the Tigers.
My Certainties: Geelong, Adelaide, Western Bulldogs, Brisbane Lions, Hawthorn.
There you have it, my tips for round 05. I've updated the tally after last week's games.
Correct Tips Last Round: 6
Correct Tips So Far: 30
Tips %: 75
Certainties Last Round: 4
Total Certainty Predictions: 19
Total Certainties Correct: 15
Certainties %: 78.9
This week really seems to have similarly placed teams facing off with maybe 5 glaring exceptions. Does that even make sense???
Collingwood Vs Essendon
Both teams have been terrible lately. I just seem to think that the Bombers will run the Magpies down in the last qtr.
Fremantle Vs Geelong
Geelong should wipe the floor with the Dockers.
Carlton Vs Adelaide
Another whitewash.
Western Bulldogs Vs West Coast
No doubt.
Port Adelaide Vs St. Kilda
Hard one to pick, but Port just coasted home last week while the Saints had to work til the last.
Brisbane Lions Vs Melbourne
It's become traditional to tip against Melbourne. After the Lions took it up to the Hawks they could be in with a chance of making the 8.
Kangaroos Vs Sydney
God knows, but I'm going with North. Sydney seems to miss Barry Hall too much, and Adam Goodes has gone AWOL. Surely Cameron Ling isn't that good. :D
Hawthorn Vs Richmond
Hawks easily over the Tigers.
My Certainties: Geelong, Adelaide, Western Bulldogs, Brisbane Lions, Hawthorn.
There you have it, my tips for round 05. I've updated the tally after last week's games.
Correct Tips Last Round: 6
Correct Tips So Far: 30
Tips %: 75
Certainties Last Round: 4
Total Certainty Predictions: 19
Total Certainties Correct: 15
Certainties %: 78.9
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Round 05 Tips
Last weeks tipping looked to be in the bag come Sunday morning. But Collingwood and Fremantle let everyone down YET AGAIN! When will we learn?
This week I'd be happy with 5 correct tips.
St. Kilda Vs Essendon
Close one, I'm going with the Saints because I feel playing us has shown the what the must do to succeed. That and Essendon have too many injuries. The inclusion of Lloyd doesn't help either.
Geelong Vs Sydney
Barry Hall is out, along with Ryan Gamble. I know who is gonna feel the loss more, not that Gamble is useless (quite the opposite) but Barry is such a big target for the Swannies that it will hurt them. The Moggies all the way.
Adelaide Vs Fremantle
Fremantle have show us just how insipid they can be after losing to the Tigers without even a whimper. Crows for my money, and a stack of it, too.
Brisbane Lions Vs Hawthorn
Brisbane have shown some pluck lately, but the Hawks will remain undefeated.
Collingwood Vs Kangaroos
Magpies didn't look like they wanted to play. Reminds me of Geelong circa 2006. They should bounce back this week. Maggies for me.
Melbourne Vs Carlton
Melbourne getting better, but the Blues now know how to win and will make a late charge at the 8...from round 4. :D
Western Bulldogs Vs Richmond
Richmond flogged the Dockers, but I reckon it's because the Dockers didn't try. Tigers are still shite. The Bullies this week to remain undefeated.
West Coast Vs Port Adelaide
Christ. The Eagles have fallen to earth in a puff of feathers. Port are looking shoddy, but not as shoddy as West Coast. The Power easily.
My Certainties: Geelong, Adelaide, Hawthorn, Western Bulldogs, Port Adelaide.
There you have it, my tips for round 05. I've updated the tally after last week's games.
Correct Tips Last Round: 6
Correct Tips So Far: 24
Tips %: 75
Certainties Last Round: 2
Total Certainty Predictions: 14
Total Certainties Correct: 11
Certainties %: 78.6
This week I'd be happy with 5 correct tips.
St. Kilda Vs Essendon
Close one, I'm going with the Saints because I feel playing us has shown the what the must do to succeed. That and Essendon have too many injuries. The inclusion of Lloyd doesn't help either.
Geelong Vs Sydney
Barry Hall is out, along with Ryan Gamble. I know who is gonna feel the loss more, not that Gamble is useless (quite the opposite) but Barry is such a big target for the Swannies that it will hurt them. The Moggies all the way.
Adelaide Vs Fremantle
Fremantle have show us just how insipid they can be after losing to the Tigers without even a whimper. Crows for my money, and a stack of it, too.
Brisbane Lions Vs Hawthorn
Brisbane have shown some pluck lately, but the Hawks will remain undefeated.
Collingwood Vs Kangaroos
Magpies didn't look like they wanted to play. Reminds me of Geelong circa 2006. They should bounce back this week. Maggies for me.
Melbourne Vs Carlton
Melbourne getting better, but the Blues now know how to win and will make a late charge at the 8...from round 4. :D
Western Bulldogs Vs Richmond
Richmond flogged the Dockers, but I reckon it's because the Dockers didn't try. Tigers are still shite. The Bullies this week to remain undefeated.
West Coast Vs Port Adelaide
Christ. The Eagles have fallen to earth in a puff of feathers. Port are looking shoddy, but not as shoddy as West Coast. The Power easily.
My Certainties: Geelong, Adelaide, Hawthorn, Western Bulldogs, Port Adelaide.
There you have it, my tips for round 05. I've updated the tally after last week's games.
Correct Tips Last Round: 6
Correct Tips So Far: 24
Tips %: 75
Certainties Last Round: 2
Total Certainty Predictions: 14
Total Certainties Correct: 11
Certainties %: 78.6
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Round 02 Tips
Hey!
How about those cats?
I'm still tipping them this week, but they are far from a certainty.
Here's my tips for this week...
Brisbane Lions Vs Collingwood
This is a close one, so I'm going with the home side.
Melbourne Vs Western Bulldogs
After the debacle that was last week Melbourne should not be on anyone's winners list. The doggies in a cakewalk.
Adelaide Vs West Coast Eagles
Adelaide...still playing the ugly game. West Coast to cruise to victory. Glass to restore his name after J Brown monstered him last week.
Fremantle Vs Hawthorn
While Hawthorne are not as good as everyone says they are (C'mon, it was Melbourne they beat) Fremantle are as bad as everyone says they are.
St Kilda Vs Carlton
Carlton couldn't even beat Richmond. That's gotta say a lot.
Sydney Vs Port Adelaide
Port were "gallant in defeat" against the Mighty Fighting Felines last week and if they can pull their fingers out early should cream the lacklustre Swans.
Geelong Vs Essendon
This one will be close. I'm going with my heart on this one, but my head says "draw".
Richmond Vs Kangaroos
Richmond are back!!!! Or so they want us to believe. The shinboner spirit will not allow another atrocity like last weeks failure against the Dons. Kangas in a canter.
My Certainties: Western Bulldogs, Kangaroos, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide.
There you have it, my tips for round 02. I've updated the tally after last week's games.
Correct Tips Last Round: 5
Correct Tips So Far: 5
Tips %: 62.5
Certainties Correct: 2
Certainties %: 66.6
How about those cats?
I'm still tipping them this week, but they are far from a certainty.
Here's my tips for this week...
Brisbane Lions Vs Collingwood
This is a close one, so I'm going with the home side.
Melbourne Vs Western Bulldogs
After the debacle that was last week Melbourne should not be on anyone's winners list. The doggies in a cakewalk.
Adelaide Vs West Coast Eagles
Adelaide...still playing the ugly game. West Coast to cruise to victory. Glass to restore his name after J Brown monstered him last week.
Fremantle Vs Hawthorn
While Hawthorne are not as good as everyone says they are (C'mon, it was Melbourne they beat) Fremantle are as bad as everyone says they are.
St Kilda Vs Carlton
Carlton couldn't even beat Richmond. That's gotta say a lot.
Sydney Vs Port Adelaide
Port were "gallant in defeat" against the Mighty Fighting Felines last week and if they can pull their fingers out early should cream the lacklustre Swans.
Geelong Vs Essendon
This one will be close. I'm going with my heart on this one, but my head says "draw".
Richmond Vs Kangaroos
Richmond are back!!!! Or so they want us to believe. The shinboner spirit will not allow another atrocity like last weeks failure against the Dons. Kangas in a canter.
My Certainties: Western Bulldogs, Kangaroos, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide.
There you have it, my tips for round 02. I've updated the tally after last week's games.
Correct Tips Last Round: 5
Correct Tips So Far: 5
Tips %: 62.5
Certainties Correct: 2
Certainties %: 66.6
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Round 1 2008 Tips
Well, lets see how I go this year with my tips...of DOOM!!! :D
OK.
My Tips in bold.
Carlton V Richmond
Judd to add too much to Carlton. Fev to finally get it delivered lace out. No more excuses big fella.
Port Adelaide V Geelong
How can I tip against the Cats? Maybe if i was insane!!!
Collingwood V Fremantle
Collngwood will take a lot out of last year, while the Dockers will struggle under Harvey.
West Coast Eagles V Brisbane Lions
The Eagles just have too much class. Especially from Glass. But poety won't save Brizzy. They'll feel Dizzy. Hahaha, that was terrible.
St. Kilda V Sydney
Saints will have gotten a confidence boost from the NAB Cup win. Too easy.
Western Bulldogs V Adelaide
The Crows will crush the Dogs. Craig is just a better coach.
Hawthorn V Melbourne
My god, who would tip Melbourne? Only Melbourne supporters and people who think tipping against the flow shows courage.
Kangaroos V Essendon
Kangaroos will show the shinboner spirit that got them a single game from the big one in 2007. Essendon under Knights will flounder.
For something different I'm going to list the winners that I believe are definitely going to win.
My Certainties: Carlton, Geelong, Hawthorn.
There you have it, my tips for round 1. I'll post a tally each week so you can see how good I go.
Correct Tips Last Round: N/A
Correct Tips So Far: 0
Tips %: N/A
Certainties Correct: 0
Certainties %: N/A
OK.
My Tips in bold.
Carlton V Richmond
Judd to add too much to Carlton. Fev to finally get it delivered lace out. No more excuses big fella.
Port Adelaide V Geelong
How can I tip against the Cats? Maybe if i was insane!!!
Collingwood V Fremantle
Collngwood will take a lot out of last year, while the Dockers will struggle under Harvey.
West Coast Eagles V Brisbane Lions
The Eagles just have too much class. Especially from Glass. But poety won't save Brizzy. They'll feel Dizzy. Hahaha, that was terrible.
St. Kilda V Sydney
Saints will have gotten a confidence boost from the NAB Cup win. Too easy.
Western Bulldogs V Adelaide
The Crows will crush the Dogs. Craig is just a better coach.
Hawthorn V Melbourne
My god, who would tip Melbourne? Only Melbourne supporters and people who think tipping against the flow shows courage.
Kangaroos V Essendon
Kangaroos will show the shinboner spirit that got them a single game from the big one in 2007. Essendon under Knights will flounder.
For something different I'm going to list the winners that I believe are definitely going to win.
My Certainties: Carlton, Geelong, Hawthorn.
There you have it, my tips for round 1. I'll post a tally each week so you can see how good I go.
Correct Tips Last Round: N/A
Correct Tips So Far: 0
Tips %: N/A
Certainties Correct: 0
Certainties %: N/A
Monday, March 17, 2008
Don't Forget To Buy Your Memberships!!!
Greetings all.
Just a quick note to remind you all (yes, both of you) to get your 2008 Geelong Cats Memberships.
Show the club your support, and they will reward you.
Last year all members received a 2007 premiers pin.
You also get a "Geelong - Footy Full On" cap, and access to finals tickets.
Get on board!!!
Just a quick note to remind you all (yes, both of you) to get your 2008 Geelong Cats Memberships.
Show the club your support, and they will reward you.
Last year all members received a 2007 premiers pin.
You also get a "Geelong - Footy Full On" cap, and access to finals tickets.
Get on board!!!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
My Predictions For 2008
Alrighty then!
Let's get this over with.
How wrong can one person be about a footy season...let's see.
Premiers: Geelong Cats (Of course - 3 losses for the season).
Wooden Spoon: Melbourne (2 wins).
Brownlow: Joel Corey (32 votes).
Coleman Medal: Brendan Fevola (102 goals - Judd will put it lace out).
Rising Star: Cyril Rioli (Hawthorn).
Mark of the Year: Matthew Stokes (Come see the little man fly!).
Goal of the Year: Bloody Dale Thomas (Probably on ANZAC day).
Norm Smith Medallist: Paul Chapman (So close last year).
Geelong Best & Fairest: Paul Chapman.
Geelong Leading Goal-kicker: Steve Johnson (60 goals).
Geelong Most Improved: Shannon Byrnes (He's gotta come good some day).
Geelong Best First Year Player: Harry Taylor (Will play for Matty Egan).
Most reported player: Campbell Brown (Reported 3 times - will serve 6 weeks).
There ya have it.
I'm sure 90% of them will be wrong, but no guts = no glory.
Lets have a good one.
Let's get this over with.
How wrong can one person be about a footy season...let's see.
Premiers: Geelong Cats (Of course - 3 losses for the season).
Wooden Spoon: Melbourne (2 wins).
Brownlow: Joel Corey (32 votes).
Coleman Medal: Brendan Fevola (102 goals - Judd will put it lace out).
Rising Star: Cyril Rioli (Hawthorn).
Mark of the Year: Matthew Stokes (Come see the little man fly!).
Goal of the Year: Bloody Dale Thomas (Probably on ANZAC day).
Norm Smith Medallist: Paul Chapman (So close last year).
Geelong Best & Fairest: Paul Chapman.
Geelong Leading Goal-kicker: Steve Johnson (60 goals).
Geelong Most Improved: Shannon Byrnes (He's gotta come good some day).
Geelong Best First Year Player: Harry Taylor (Will play for Matty Egan).
Most reported player: Campbell Brown (Reported 3 times - will serve 6 weeks).
There ya have it.
I'm sure 90% of them will be wrong, but no guts = no glory.
Lets have a good one.
2008 SuperCoach Predictions.
It's that time of the year again...
We're all filled with expectation and a little dread (Richmond supporters) for the coming season, and now we get the chance to show that we actually know what we're talking about when it comes to AFL.
Yes SuperCoach is back!!! Back to make us look like Gods or fools depending on how the players we place our faith in perform on the big stage.
In this post I am going to put my neck on the chopping block and predict which Geelong rookies will give you the best bang for your buck.
Top Value:
- Harry Taylor - Played some good games in the NAB Challenge. Kept Richo quiet until a late burst soiled his record, also played well against J. Brown in Brisbane. Will most likely get a gig while Matthew Egan is out, possibly until round twelve. Should be able to double your money if he plays, which I see as being a likely scenario.
- Ryan Gamble - Has been outstanding up foward so far in 2008. Snagged a few goals and looks to be able to hold a mark. May even get a run before Tom Hawkins. Well worth a look.
- Trent West - With Ottens a chance to miss round one the door is ajar for the young ruckman. Should he play, the astute SuperCoach could make a tidy sum.
Who to steer clear of:
- Kane Tenace - Any game where effectiveness of possessions is a factor leaves "Blackjack" on the outer. Shocking disposal and decision making create a SuperCoach trainwreck.
- Rookie listed players. L.Bedford, C.Kangars, J.Laidler, B.Moles, S.Mumford.
Unknown:
- Shannon "Shagga" Byrnes - This could be a career defining season for "Monty". Will it lift him to new heights? Or will his kicking, decision making, and coolness under pressure leave fans furious? Only time will tell.
- Brent Prismall - Should have broken into the team last season, but there were no open spots *cough*Byrnes!*cough* If theres an injury in the cetnre or wings he will be a genuine chance to play, and should he play he will repay every dollar of your investment. Gold.
Now for the Cream:
Gary Ablett
Jimmy Bartel
Joel Corey
All three will score around thirty possessions a game, Corey may lose points dues to - at times -shoddy disposal, but will make up for it with contested balls.
Matthew Scarlett - Will rack up 25+ possessions a game. With bonuses to marks from opposition kicks making him great value.
And there you have it.
I hope that helps.
Good luck, bit not too much. I want the ca$h!!! :D
We're all filled with expectation and a little dread (Richmond supporters) for the coming season, and now we get the chance to show that we actually know what we're talking about when it comes to AFL.
Yes SuperCoach is back!!! Back to make us look like Gods or fools depending on how the players we place our faith in perform on the big stage.
In this post I am going to put my neck on the chopping block and predict which Geelong rookies will give you the best bang for your buck.
Top Value:
- Harry Taylor - Played some good games in the NAB Challenge. Kept Richo quiet until a late burst soiled his record, also played well against J. Brown in Brisbane. Will most likely get a gig while Matthew Egan is out, possibly until round twelve. Should be able to double your money if he plays, which I see as being a likely scenario.
- Ryan Gamble - Has been outstanding up foward so far in 2008. Snagged a few goals and looks to be able to hold a mark. May even get a run before Tom Hawkins. Well worth a look.
- Trent West - With Ottens a chance to miss round one the door is ajar for the young ruckman. Should he play, the astute SuperCoach could make a tidy sum.
Who to steer clear of:
- Kane Tenace - Any game where effectiveness of possessions is a factor leaves "Blackjack" on the outer. Shocking disposal and decision making create a SuperCoach trainwreck.
- Rookie listed players. L.Bedford, C.Kangars, J.Laidler, B.Moles, S.Mumford.
Unknown:
- Shannon "Shagga" Byrnes - This could be a career defining season for "Monty". Will it lift him to new heights? Or will his kicking, decision making, and coolness under pressure leave fans furious? Only time will tell.
- Brent Prismall - Should have broken into the team last season, but there were no open spots *cough*Byrnes!*cough* If theres an injury in the cetnre or wings he will be a genuine chance to play, and should he play he will repay every dollar of your investment. Gold.
Now for the Cream:
Gary Ablett
Jimmy Bartel
Joel Corey
All three will score around thirty possessions a game, Corey may lose points dues to - at times -shoddy disposal, but will make up for it with contested balls.
Matthew Scarlett - Will rack up 25+ possessions a game. With bonuses to marks from opposition kicks making him great value.
And there you have it.
I hope that helps.
Good luck, bit not too much. I want the ca$h!!! :D
2008 Season Predictions
OK, we had a fantastic year in 2007. I'm pretty sure its the best the club has ever known.
What I don't understand is how people are now coming out with bold predictions of "dynasties" and other stuff & nonsense.
These people think that back-to-back flags happen every year.
Maybe it's due to the Brisbane Lions dominance from 2001-2003, or it may be a result of the two Sydney Swans vs West Coast Eagles Grand Finals of 2005/06? Perhaps it because even Collingwood made it to the big one twice in a row?
Anywhoo, these people seem to forget that it's Geelong we're talking about here.
Geelong are a great club - they're my club - but anyone who's been around for longer than it takes to get your drivers licence knows that Geelong is such an up and down side. One minute they're playing like men possessed, the next minute they look like they could hardly be bothered tieing their shoe-laces. Anyone in need of a reminder of this fact only need watch the round 10 2006 game vs the Eagles. Up by 54 points midway through the 3rd term the Cats somehow found a way to lose.
Geelong can do great things this year, provided we play the fast, attacking brand of footy that we are known for and which carried us to our first premiership since '63. Injuries will also play a significant part. In 2007 we had a few, but they were all able to be covered. Mainly because they didn't happen to two players with the same role. It was always a ruckman and a small foward out, or a centre half-back and a wingman. We never had to rely on a 3rd string option.
So if everything falls into place like it did in 2007 we will be a definite chance, but some are behaving as if it is a given. I am yet to see a columnist place Geelong outside of the final eight for the 2008 season, with most (9/10) claiming that we will be playing on the last Saturday in September.
Optimism is one thing, but blind faith is dangerous.
Carn the cats!!!
What I don't understand is how people are now coming out with bold predictions of "dynasties" and other stuff & nonsense.
These people think that back-to-back flags happen every year.
Maybe it's due to the Brisbane Lions dominance from 2001-2003, or it may be a result of the two Sydney Swans vs West Coast Eagles Grand Finals of 2005/06? Perhaps it because even Collingwood made it to the big one twice in a row?
Anywhoo, these people seem to forget that it's Geelong we're talking about here.
Geelong are a great club - they're my club - but anyone who's been around for longer than it takes to get your drivers licence knows that Geelong is such an up and down side. One minute they're playing like men possessed, the next minute they look like they could hardly be bothered tieing their shoe-laces. Anyone in need of a reminder of this fact only need watch the round 10 2006 game vs the Eagles. Up by 54 points midway through the 3rd term the Cats somehow found a way to lose.
Geelong can do great things this year, provided we play the fast, attacking brand of footy that we are known for and which carried us to our first premiership since '63. Injuries will also play a significant part. In 2007 we had a few, but they were all able to be covered. Mainly because they didn't happen to two players with the same role. It was always a ruckman and a small foward out, or a centre half-back and a wingman. We never had to rely on a 3rd string option.
So if everything falls into place like it did in 2007 we will be a definite chance, but some are behaving as if it is a given. I am yet to see a columnist place Geelong outside of the final eight for the 2008 season, with most (9/10) claiming that we will be playing on the last Saturday in September.
Optimism is one thing, but blind faith is dangerous.
Carn the cats!!!
Otto's ankle.
Great.
So Otto's rolled his ankle and might miss the Grand Final rematch.
They only played him for a half. What's up with that? If you need a bit more work on one of our best and most influential players, why bother playing them for half a match in the twos?
Surely if the big fella needed a bit of extra fitness they could have organised some fartlek?
It appears now that two players will be missing in Round One, with Wojcinski out for four weeks with tendon surgery required on an injury sustained in the NAB challenge match against Richmond. Somehow these things tend to stretch out to six weeks.
So Otto's rolled his ankle and might miss the Grand Final rematch.
They only played him for a half. What's up with that? If you need a bit more work on one of our best and most influential players, why bother playing them for half a match in the twos?
Surely if the big fella needed a bit of extra fitness they could have organised some fartlek?
It appears now that two players will be missing in Round One, with Wojcinski out for four weeks with tendon surgery required on an injury sustained in the NAB challenge match against Richmond. Somehow these things tend to stretch out to six weeks.
Geelong Cats 2008 Draw & Television Schedule
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2008 Geelong Cats Player List & Rookie List
| Senior List | |
| G.ABLETT JR | 29 |
| N.ABLETT | 23 |
| J.BARTEL | 3 |
| M.BLAKE | 24 |
| S.BYRNES | 17 |
| P.CHAPMAN | 35 |
| J.COREY | 11 |
| J.DAVENPORT | 1 |
| N.DJERRKURA | 18 |
| A.DONOHUE | 25 |
| M.EGAN | 19 |
| C.ENRIGHT | 44 |
| R.GAMBLE | 15 |
| T.HARLEY | 2 |
| T.HAWKINS | 26 |
| S.HOGAN | 34 |
| J.HUNT | 8 |
| David JOHNSON | 28 |
| Steven JOHNSON | 20 |
| J.KELLY | 9 |
| C.LING | 45 |
| T.LONERGAN | 13 |
| A.MACKIE | 4 |
| D.MCKENNA | 31 |
| D.MILBURN | 39 |
| C.MOONEY | 21 |
| B.OTTENS | 6 |
| B.PRISMALL | 32 |
| M.ROOKE | 33 |
| M.SCARLETT | 30 |
| J.SELWOOD | 14 |
| D.SIMPSON | 16 |
| S.SIMPSON | 22 |
| M.STOKES | 27 |
| H.TAYLOR | 7 |
| K.TENACE | 10 |
| T.VARCOE | 5 |
| T.WEST | 12 |
| D.WOJCINSKI | 40 |
| Rookie List | |
| L.BEDFORD | 42 |
| C.KANGARS | 38 |
| J.LAIDLER | 37 |
| B.MOLES | 36 |
| S.MUMFORD | 41 |
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